Whole milk powder sweetened imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported whole milk powder sweetened worth $2.9 million (717 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 129% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $2.9M | 717 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 929 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 783 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $9K | 1 t |
Where Kenya imports whole milk powder sweetened from
Uganda alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.8M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, close to the world average of $3.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya whole milk powder sweetened imports (HS 0402.29): 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 0402.29: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder sweetened imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported whole milk powder sweetened worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder sweetened to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder sweetened to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.29. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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