kenyaExport MarketUganda Kenya's largest export buyer, purchasing manufactured goods, fuel, and foodstuffs through regional trade.
KENYA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
Kenya Export Data: Discover What Kenya Sells to the World
Access verified Kenya export data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Kenya's export statistics, monitor product demand, identify active exporters, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalNairobi
Population57.5M
GDP$135.9B
Total merchandise export $8.6B
Global export rank85th
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EXPORT MARKET
Kenya's Export Market at a Glance
Kenya's merchandise exports reached approximately $8.6B in 2025, up from the prior year on stronger agricultural and horticultural shipments. As East Africa's most diversified export economy, Kenya's export base is dominated by coffee, tea, and spices, alongside mineral fuels, cut flowers, and edible oils. Demand is concentrated among Uganda, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
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$8.6BTotal export
+4.45%Annual Grwoth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Export Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Exports of Kenya by Product Category
TradeImeX's Kenya Export Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading export categories using detailed HS code data. The largest exported product categories in 2025 include:
Total Exporting Products
Coffee, tea, maté and spicesHS Chapter 09
$1.9B21.77%
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$905.8M 10.5%
Live trees and other plantsHS Chapter 06
$882.6M10.23%
Animal, vegetable fats and oilHS Chapter 15
$393.2M4.56%
Edible vegetables and rootsHS Chapter 07
$329.7M3.82%
Edible fruit and nutsHS Chapter 08
$323.2M3.75%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knittedHS Chapter 61
$247.7M2.87%
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knittedHS Chapter 62
$239.0M2.77%
Lime and Cement HS Chapter 25
$235.8M2.73%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$178.6M2.07%
TOP EXPORT MARKETS
Kenya Exports by Destination: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Export PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Uganda | $1.2B | (14.5%) |
| 2 |  USA | $616.2M | (7.1%) |
| 3 |  UAE | $601.5M | (7%) |
| 4 |  Pakistan | $584.0M | (6.8%) |
| 5 |  Netherlands | $533.4M | (6.2%) |
| 6 |  Tanzania | $485.8M | (5.6%) |
| 7 |  United Kingdom | $464.2M | (5.4%) |
| 8 |  Rwanda | $335.2M | (3.9%) |
| 9 |  DR. Congo | $286.8M | (3.3%) |
| 10 |  Egypt | $204.8M | (2.4%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Kenya exports by country, compare buyer performance, and understand demand concentration across global markets. The top export destinations of Kenya include:
USA A major buyer of coffee, tea, and apparel from Kenya under preferential trade access.
UAE Purchases tea, horticultural products, and re-exported goods from Kenya through Gulf trading hubs.
Pakistan A significant buyer of Kenyan tea, sourced for blending and re-export.
Netherlands Imports cut flowers, vegetables, and coffee from Kenya via European distribution hubs.
Tanzania A key regional buyer of manufactured goods, cement, and foodstuffs from Kenya.
United Kingdom Buys tea, coffee, and horticultural products from Kenya's agricultural sector.
Rwanda Purchases manufactured goods and foodstuffs from Kenya through regional trade routes.
DR, Congo A growing regional buyer of manufactured and agricultural goods from Kenya.
Egypt Buys tea, foodstuffs, and manufactured goods from Kenya.
KENYA EXPORT INTELLIGENCE
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TradeImeX AI converts Kenya export data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating shipment trends, buyer relationships, exporter activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging demand pockets, track shifting buyer requirements, identify reliable export channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Coffee, tea, and horticultural exports
Kenya's export economy remains one of East Africa's most diversified, anchored by coffee, tea, and spices alongside a growing horticultural and apparel sector. A broad circle of buyers led by Uganda, the United States, and the UAE absorbs most of this trade, with strong regional demand from Tanzania, Rwanda, and the DRC. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting buyers seeking reliable agricultural and manufactured supply from Kenya.
Growth opportunityCoffee, tea, and horticultural exports
Commercial targetBuyers seeking diversified sourcing from Kenya's agricultural and manufacturing base
Risk to monitorClimate-linked crop volatility and exposure to regional demand shifts in East Africa
Reflects export market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
As coffee and tea demand is well diversified but horticultural exports remain sensitive to seasonal and climate factors.
Tea, horticulture, and apparel buyers seeking a reliable East African supply partner.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Kenya Export Data Supports Commercial Teams
Buyers & Import Teams
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Sourcing & Supplier Discovery
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FAQs
Kenya Export Data FAQs
What information is included in Kenya Export Data?
The database includes exporter names, buyer names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, destination countries, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions sourced from official Kenya customs and international trade statistics.
How large were Kenya's exports in 2025?
Kenya exported goods worth approximately $8.6B during 2025, a change of +4.45% compared with 2024.
Can I search Kenya exports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Kenya exports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and exporter activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Kenya's exporters' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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