Wheat bran imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $16.3 million of wheat bran in 2024 (102.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 139% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.9 million.
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 | $16.3M | 102.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 92.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 62.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 63.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 95.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 113.1K t |
| 2017 | $36K | 400 t |
Where Kenya imports wheat bran from
Uganda alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, Rwanda grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $15.3M | 94% |
| Rwanda | $949K | 5.8% |
| Burundi | $13K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat bran exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported wheat bran worth $31.7 million (229.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Oman (38%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Qatar (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $12.1M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 26% |
| Qatar | $7.5M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $843K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $264K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $120K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $93K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wheat bran imports (HS 2302.30): 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 2302.30: Bran, sharps and other residues: of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat bran imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wheat bran worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat bran to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Rwanda (6%) and Burundi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat bran to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36 thousand in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wheat bran?
Yes. Kenya exported $31.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That compares with imports of $16.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for wheat bran?
The HS code for wheat bran is subheading 2302.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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