Wheat imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheat by Kenya reached $625.2 million in 2024 (2.27 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625.2M | 2.27M t |
| 2023 | $646.8M | 2.08M t |
| 2022 | $595.3M | 1.65M t |
| 2021 | $494.1M | 1.81M t |
| 2020 | $430.4M | 1.93M t |
| 2019 | $443.7M | 2.00M t |
| 2018 | $347.6M | 1.69M t |
| 2017 | $278.9M | 1.44M t |
Where Kenya imports wheat from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $506.2M | 81% |
| Argentina | $59.2M | 9.5% |
| Canada | $25.7M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $14.2M | 2.3% |
| Uruguay | $12.4M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $384K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 100% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 0% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat exports from Kenya
Exports of wheat by Kenya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ethiopia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $5.0M | 96% |
| DR Congo | $128K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $55K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wheat imports (HS 1001): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wheat worth $625.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Kenya?
Russia was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($506.2 million), followed by Argentina (9%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $278.9 million in 2017 to $625.2 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $646.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $482.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wheat?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $620.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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