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Exports In 2023, Kenya exported $1.37B 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 ($513M), Egypt ($224M), United Kingdom ($121M), United Arab Emirates ($71.2M), and Yemen ($59.7M).

The fastest growing export markets for Tea of Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were Oman ($6.69M), Afghanistan ($5.59M), and Jordan ($4.53M).

Imports In 2023, Kenya imported $31M in Tea, becoming the 52nd largest importer of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 121st most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Tea primarily from: Uganda ($24.3M), India ($3.34M), Malawi ($1.33M), Tanzania ($666k), and China ($448k).

The fastest growing import markets in Tea for Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were India ($1.83M), Malawi ($846k), and China ($405k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.37B

IMPORTS (2023)$31M

NET TRADE (2023)$1.34B

In 2023, Kenya exported $1.37B in Tea. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Tea were Pakistan ($513M), Egypt ($224M), United Kingdom ($121M), United Arab Emirates ($71.2M), and Yemen ($59.7M).

In 2023, Kenya imported $31M in Tea, mainly from Uganda ($24.3M), India ($3.34M), Malawi ($1.33M), Tanzania ($666k), and China ($448k).

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