Kenya
U.S. Trade with Kenya in 2022
Export Market Rank
#86 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$62.49 Million
3-Year Average
$54.76 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.37% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $15.05 Million | 47,000 | $13.15 Million | -32% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $12.99 Million | 6,484 | $1.88 Million | 3929% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $9.01 Million | --- | $2.82 Million | 125733% |
| Pulses | $6.12 Million | 7,620 | $7.44 Million | -65% |
| Food Preparations | $5.3 Million | 1,362 | $3.66 Million | 839% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $4.17 Million | 1,704 | $7.61 Million | -70% |
| Planting Seeds | $3.42 Million | 482 | $2.72 Million | 35% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $1.51 Million | 622 | $786,012 | -12% |
| Essential Oils | $1.12 Million | 70 | $843,476 | 86% |
| Milled Grains & Products | $926,023 | 1,590 | $4.88 Million | -90% |
Data and Analysis
This report complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Kenya and provides information on certificates required by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to export food and agricultural products into the country.
This report provides updates on Government of Kenya (GOK) import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products.
Kenya’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production is forecast to increase 6.7 percent to 800,000 bags due to a recovery from drought conditions and higher fertilizer application.
News and Features
FAS helps minority farmers gain traction in international trade as well as growing and promoting their businesses.
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.