Wheat flour imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $19.9 million of wheat flour in 2024 (54.8 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $19.9M | 54.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 42.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 43.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 34.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 21.6K t |
Where Kenya imports wheat flour from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.7M | 99% |
| China | $66K | 0.3% |
| India | $56K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour exports from Kenya
Exports of wheat flour by Kenya reached $13.9 million in 2024 (27.3 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $8.8M | 63% |
| South Sudan | $4.9M | 35% |
| Tanzania | $117K | 0.8% |
| Somalia | $76K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $25K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $23K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $13K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $12K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wheat flour imports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wheat flour worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by China (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat flour to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2023 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wheat flour?
Yes. Kenya exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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