Kenya Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Kenya trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Kenya's Top Import Product Sector based on Kenya trade data?
Kenya import data 2025 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (22.0%), based on verified Kenya trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2025, Kenya as a global importer, ranks at 65 / 103, with a total import value of US$ 21.42B.
Top 3 Kenya Import Product Sector 2025:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 4.71B , accounting for 22.0% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 3.48B , accounting for 16.3% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 2.39B , accounting for 11.1% of total imports
What are Kenya's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2025 vs 2024
Import trade grew by +6.5% , from US$ 20.11B to US$ 21.42B
2024 vs 2023
Import trade grew by +7.8% , from US$ 18.66B to US$ 20.11B
2023 vs 2022
Import trade declined by -11.7% , from US$ 21.12B to US$ 18.66B
2025 Kenya Imports
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What are Kenya top 3 import products by HS codes in 2025?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 27 (US$ 4.60B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 84 (US$ 2.21B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 87 (US$ 1.43B)
Who are Kenya top 3 import trade partners in 2025?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2025: China (US$ 5.19B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2025: UAE (US$ 2.51B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2025: India (US$ 2.27B)
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Kenya Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Kenya customs data to track corridor shipments, port access, and inland market supply flows?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, and transaction date.
- Track how goods move through Kenya across ports, inland corridors, and neighboring growth markets.
- Monitor shipment activity linked to logistics corridors, essential imports, and export-oriented sectors.
- Use customs data to understand supply access, route dependence, and cross-border product movement.
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Kenya Corridor Trade Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Kenya customs data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional market movement?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, route, partner country, trade value, and shipment frequency.
- Compare surrounding markets to see how demand, logistics access, and trade direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing product categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn customs records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Kenya Cross-Border Buyer & Supply Chain Intelligence
How to use Kenya customs data to find active importers, buyers, suppliers, and corridor-linked traders?
- Identify companies importing, exporting, or distributing products through Kenya's trade corridors.
- Discover which buyers and suppliers appear consistently in shipment records and nearby regional flows.
- Build lead lists based on route-connected trade activity rather than static contact databases.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipment-based intelligence.
Kenya Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Kenya Import Data
How can Kenya import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Kenya shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Kenya's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Kenya Export Data
How can Kenya export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Kenya exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Kenya's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Kenya's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Kenya Trade Data Analytics
How can Kenya trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Kenya historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Kenya import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Kenya.
Advantages of Kenya Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2025 Kenya Imports
US $21.42B2025 Kenya Exports
US $8.63BWhat trade insights are included in Kenya import and export trade data?
Kenya trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Kenya trade data?
Use Kenya import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Kenya trade trends and market demand using Kenya trade data?
Kenya trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenya Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Kenya in 2025?
On the export side, the leading export product is Coffee, tea, maté and spices (HS 09) with a total export value of US$ 1.88B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 8.63B. Key export categories also include Vegetable Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Kenya. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name