Wine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported wine worth $20.9 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 7.4K t |
Where Kenya imports wine from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.9M | 52% |
| France | $2.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Chile | $878K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $718K | 3.4% |
| Argentina | $278K | 1.3% |
| Moldova | $264K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $248K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $227K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2204
| 2204.21 | Still wine | 78% |
| 2204.10 | Sparkling wine | 12% |
| 2204.29 | Wine bulk 10L+ | 5.5% |
| 2204.22 | Wine bulk 2-10L | 5.1% |
| 2204.30 | Grape must | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.73, 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.
Wine exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.0 million of wine in 2024 (419 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (14%), China (7%), United Kingdom (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $285K | 14% |
| China | $145K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 6% |
| France | $119K | 6% |
| South Africa | $109K | 5.5% |
| India | $107K | 5.4% |
| Rwanda | $105K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $102K | 5.1% |
| Ethiopia | $100K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wine imports (HS 2204): 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 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of wine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wine worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply wine to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of wine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wine?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wine?
The HS code for wine is heading 2204. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2204.21 (78% of the value) and 2204.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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