Kenya
U.S. Trade with Kenya in 2024
Export Market Rank
#98 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$33.1 Million
3-Year Average
$48.98 Million
Compound Average Growth
-6.58% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Kenya in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $9.98 Million | 5,685 | $7.27 Million | 23% |
| Food Preparations | $8.67 Million | 2,658 | $4.44 Million | 79% |
| Planting Seeds | $2.97 Million | 316 | $2.77 Million | 41% |
| Pulses | $2.02 Million | 3,641 | $5.44 Million | -73% |
| Essential Oils | $1.38 Million | 44 | $953,686 | 108% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $1.3 Million | 491 | $811,402 | -5% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $1.27 Million | 317 | $1.5 Million | -20% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $1.13 Million | 4,540 | $9.72 Million | -95% |
| Distilled Spirits | $1.07 Million | --- | $141,013 | 1242% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $942,415 | 0.23 | $1.92 Million | 107% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Kenya: Agricultural Trade in Kenya - Opportunities for US Exporters in a Changing Landscape
Kenya’s economy grew robustly over the past decade, driven by a youthful population, a growing middle class, and significant expansion in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.
This report provides updates on Kenya’s import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products. It includes applicable laws, guidelines, import procedures, and contact details of key trade regulatory and specialist agencies.
This report complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Kenya and provides information on certificates required by the Government of Kenya to export food and agricultural products into the country.
News and Features
For Fiscal Year 2025, Food for Progress anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative agreements, for projects of three- to five-years in duration. Priority countries include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam.
As with many farmers, JM Grain started out as a small farming business. The family started growing peas, lentils, and chickpeas for sustainability purposes because pulses put nitrogen in the soil and help to keep wheat or other crops free of disease.
USDA and USAID will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need throughout the world.