Kenya
U.S. Trade with Kenya in 2022
Export Market Rank
#86 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$65.04 Million
3-Year Average
$56.6 Million
Compound Average Growth
-1.98% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Kenya in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Intermediate Products | $17.3 Million | 8,717 | $2.31 Million | 5268% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $15.05 Million | 47,000 | $13.15 Million | -32% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $9.01 Million | --- | $2.82 Million | 125733% |
| Food Preparations | $5.19 Million | 1,340 | $3.65 Million | 819% |
| Pulses | $5.17 Million | 6,611 | $7.35 Million | -70% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $4.17 Million | 1,704 | $7.91 Million | -70% |
| Planting Seeds | $3.42 Million | 482 | $2.72 Million | 35% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $1.48 Million | 602 | $782,812 | -14% |
| Essential Oils | $1.12 Million | 70 | $843,476 | 86% |
| Tree Nuts | $753,837 | 75 | $703,325 | -37% |
Data and Analysis
FAS/Nairobi forecasts an increase in corn and wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2023/24, to 3.18 million metric tons (MT) and 310,000 MT respectively due to increases in harvested area as farmers respond to high crop prices by planting more wheat and corn.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Kenya: Kenya Notifies WTO on Draft Labeling Standard for Genetically Engineered Seed
On February 3, 2022, Kenya notified a draft standard on labeling for genetically modified seed (KS 2983-2023) to the WTO TBT Committee as G/TBT/N/KEN/1379. The comment deadline is 60 days from the date of notification with June 2023 as the proposed date of adoption.
Kenya’s consumer-oriented food imports increased 4.5 percent to $484 million in 2021. This growth was driven by a sound macroeconomic environment and a slight recovery from impacts associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. Best prospective products for export to Kenya include snack foods, sauces and condiments, distilled spirits, wine, beer, pet food, and tree nuts.
News and Features
Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh arrived today in Nairobi to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S. delegation includes representatives from 32 agribusinesses and farm organizations looking to establish trade relationships and explore opportunities for U.S. exports to East Africa.
October 26, 2022
News Release
Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission
Representatives from 32 U.S. agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for a trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4.
USDA is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31-Nov. 4.