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Exports In 2022, Kenya exported $1.39B in Tea, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 1st most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Tea exports from Kenya are: Pakistan ($534M), Egypt ($208M), United Kingdom ($111M), United Arab Emirates ($97.9M), and Yemen ($59.1M).

The fastest growing export markets for Tea of Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Pakistan ($63.7M), Egypt ($38.1M), and Iran ($30M).

Imports In 2022, Kenya imported $12.3M in Tea, becoming the 75th largest importer of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 283rd most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Tea primarily from: Tanzania ($5.25M), Uganda ($2.12M), Malawi ($1.84M), India ($1.56M), and Iran ($552k).

The fastest growing import markets in Tea for Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Malawi ($787k), Tanzania ($647k), and Mozambique ($84k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.39B

IMPORTS (2022)$12.3M

NET TRADE (2022)$1.38B

In 2022, Kenya exported $1.39B in Tea. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Tea were Pakistan ($534M), Egypt ($208M), United Kingdom ($111M), United Arab Emirates ($97.9M), and Yemen ($59.1M).

In 2022, Kenya imported $12.3M in Tea, mainly from Tanzania ($5.25M), Uganda ($2.12M), Malawi ($1.84M), India ($1.56M), and Iran ($552k).

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