Yeast imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $16.6 million of yeast in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $16.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports yeast from
Egypt alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.2M | 74% |
| France | $1.8M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $265K | 1.6% |
| Estonia | $227K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $216K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $121K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $117K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 95% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 4.8% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yeast exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported yeast worth $14.9 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (38%), Zambia (12%), Ethiopia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $5.7M | 38% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 12% |
| Ethiopia | $1.7M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 10% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| Malawi | $691K | 4.6% |
| South Sudan | $469K | 3.1% |
| Burundi | $226K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported yeast worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by France (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of yeast to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export yeast?
Yes. Kenya exported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Zambia and Ethiopia. That compares with imports of $16.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (95% of the value) and 2102.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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