The closer geographical placement has established the nation as a central trade point for neighboring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and a part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The active participation of the management authorities of Kenya in regional and international trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area and EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement has significantly bolstered the export economy as disintegration has indulged the Kenya exporters to tap into new marketing regions, reducing the trade barriers and enhancing the competitiveness in the international trade.

The technological evolution of the farming industries and the significant contribution of the textiles and manufacturing ones have fostered the annual export valuation of the nation by a rate of around 7.5% with a majority share of the agricultural products worth 65% in the revenue generation. The contribution of all this has led to an overall export trade value of 12 billion US dollars in 2024. The bilateral trade agreements have also facilitated market access for the products manufactured in Kenya as the investment in the pricing strategies is a major source of attraction for all the foreign investors looking for potential marketing deals.

The Leading Variants of Goods Exported From Kenya in 2024

As government firms have introduced several subsidies and initiatives for recording growth in the export economy, the technological evolution of the industrial sectors has proceeded forward with a diversifying portfolio in export services. As per the Kenya Export Data, the top 10 variants of goods exported from the nation in 2024 are,

1. Agricultural Products - The export trade value of Agricultural Products from Kenya in 2024 - 3.2 billion US dollars.

2. Petroleum Products - The export trade value of Petroleum Products from Kenya in 2024 - 2.7 billion US dollars.

3. Textiles and Apparel - The export trade value of Textiles and Apparel from Kenya in 2024 - 1.8 billion US dollars.

4. Minerals - The export trade value of Minerals from Kenya in 2024 - 1.2 billion US dollars.

5. Manufactured Goods - The export trade value of Manufactured Goods from Kenya in 2024 - 900 million US dollars.

6. Iron & steel products - The export trade value of Iron & steel products from Kenya in 2024 - 700 million US dollars.

7. Processed food products - The export trade value of Processed food products from Kenya in 2024 - 500 million US dollars.

8. Fish & seafood - The export trade value of Fish & seafood from Kenya in 2024 - 332 million US dollars.

9. Tobacco products - The export trade value of Tobacco products from Kenya in 2024 - 287 million US dollars.

10. Precious Stones & Metals - The export trade value of Precious stones & metals from Kenya in 2024 - 164 million US dollars.

The Leading Export Trade Partners of Kenya in 2024

The strategic economic ties of the government firms of Kenya with a diversifying group of international trading regions have led the country as a crucial export destination, including both traditional and emerging market supplies. According to the Kenya Trade Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation, with which it exchanges most of its domestically produced globally-sought essentials in 2024 are,

1. Uganda - According to the Uganda Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 4.1 billion US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Coffee
2. Tea
3. Fresh Cut Flowers
4. Fruits
5. Vegetables

2. Netherlands - According to the Netherlands Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 2.2 billion US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Fish
2. Meat Products
3. Leather Products
4. Textiles & Apparel
5. Horticultural Products

3. United States - According to the USA Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 1.6 billion US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Essential Oils
2. Cement
3. Petroleum Products
4. Precious Stones
5. Gold

4. Pakistan - According to the Pakistan Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 1.2 billion US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Pharmaceuticals
2. Chemicals & Plastics
3. Automobiles & Spare Parts
4. Electronics & Electrical Equipment
5. Machinery & Equipment

5. United Kingdom - According to the United Kingdom Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 1 billion US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Coffee
2. Tea
3. Cut Flowers
4. Fruits
5. Vegetables

6. UAE - According to the UAE Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 765 million US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Fish
2. Meat products
3. Leather products
4. Textiles
5. Clothing

7. Germany - According to the Germany Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 645 million US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Handicrafts
2. Essential oils
3. Honey
4. Spices
5. Nuts

8. Tanzania - According to the Tanzania Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 478 million US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Sesame seeds
2. Oils and fats
3. Precious stones
4. Processed foods
5. Dairy products

9. Saudi Arabia - According to the Saudi Arabia Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 342 million US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Juices and concentrates
2. Petroleum products
3. Cut flowers
4. Fish products
5. Mineral fuels essential

10. Canada - According to the Canada Import Data, the total valuation of the goods exported from Kenya in 2024 - 287 million US dollars.

Top 5 variants of goods exported

1. Textiles
2. Iron and steel
3. Plastic
4. Fabrics
5. Electronic

FAQ'S

Que. What is the top exported variant of Kenya in 2024?
Ans. QueThe top exported variant of Kenya in 2024 is agricultural products.

Que. Name the top export trade partner of Kenya in 2024.
Ans. The leading export trade partner of Kenya in 2024 is Uganda.

Que. What is the export trade value of Kenya in 2024?
Ans. The export trade value of Kenya in 2024 is 12 billion US dollars.

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