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About

Russia-Kenya Trade: In 2022, Russia exported $221M to Kenya. The main products that Russia exported to Kenya were Wheat ($133M), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($71.1M), and Semi-Finished Iron ($28.3M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Russia to Kenya have increased at an annualized rate of 133%, from $3.22M in 2017 to $221M in 2022.

In 2020, Russia exported services to Kenya worth $943k, with Transportation ($479k), Other business services ($214k), and Computer and information services ($197k) being the largest in terms of value.

Kenya-Russia Trade: In 2022, Kenya exported $81.3M to Russia. The main products that Kenya exported to Russia were Tea ($48.6M), Cut Flowers ($10.4M), and Tropical Fruits ($3.18M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Kenya to Russia have increased at an annualized rate of 166%,  from $612k in 2017 to $81.3M in 2022.

In 2022, Kenya did not export any services to Russia.

Comparison: In 2022,  Russia ranked 47 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.43), and 12 in total exports ($486B). That same year, Kenya ranked 87 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.5), and 115 in total exports ($7.34B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, Russia exported $221M to Kenya. The main products exported from Russia to Kenya were Wheat ($133M), Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($71.1M), and Semi-Finished Iron ($28.3M). During the last 5 years the exports of Russia to Kenya have increased at an annualized rate of 133%, from $3.22M in 2017 to $221M in 2022.

In 2017, Kenya exported $81.3M to Russia. The main products exported from Kenya to Russia were Tea ($48.6M), Cut Flowers ($10.4M), and Tropical Fruits ($3.18M). During the last 21 years the exports of Kenya to Russia have increased at an annualized rate of 166%, from $612k in 1996 to $81.3M in 2017.

Exports from Russia (Flag) to Kenya (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Kenya (Flag) to Russia (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Russia
Top Destination
China$101B
Kenya
Top Destination
United States$722M

This map shows whether countries import more from Russia or Kenya. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Russia and Kenya or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Russia than Kenya included China ($101B), India ($40.4B), and Germany ($27.7B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Kenya than Russia included Uganda ($677M), Rwanda ($439M), and Tanzania ($418M).

Difference in imports from Kenya (Flag) and Russia (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage Russia - Kenya

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Russia and Kenya by product, considering products traded by both, Russia and Kenya.

During 2022, Russia had a large net trade with Kenya in the exports of Vegetable Products ($133M), Chemical Products ($82.4M), and Metals ($37.7M).

During 2017, Kenya had a large net trade with Russia in the exports of Vegetable Products ($64M), Foodstuffs ($539k), and Animal Products ($7.5k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Russia and Kenya. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Russia indicates it has a comparative advantage over Kenya. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Kenya indicates it has a comparative advantage over Russia.

Product Space of Russia (Flag) and Kenya (Flag) (2022)

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