Food imports in Kenya

Kenya: Food imports was 468.38 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
468.38 million constant US$
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
553.79 million constant US$
in 1985
All-time low
40.23 million constant US$
in 1975
Years of data
47
1965–2011

Food imports in Kenya, 1965–2011

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Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for food imports in Kenya is 468.38 million constant US$, measured in 2011.

The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 126.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food imports in Kenya peaked at 553.79 million constant US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 40.23 million constant US$, in 1975.

Kenya ranks 8th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 66.85 million constant US$ 52.68 million constant US$ 74.55 million constant US$ 5
1970s 98.67 million constant US$ 40.23 million constant US$ 177.07 million constant US$ 10
1980s 407.33 million constant US$ 151.26 million constant US$ 553.79 million constant US$ 10
1990s 139.18 million constant US$ 68.40 million constant US$ 184.54 million constant US$ 10
2000s 259.40 million constant US$ 137.28 million constant US$ 447.20 million constant US$ 10
2010s 456.64 million constant US$ 444.90 million constant US$ 468.38 million constant US$ 2

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 5 Nigeria 887.26 million constant US$ compare
  2. 6 Cote d'Ivoire 808.77 million constant US$ compare
  3. 7 Mauritius 537.31 million constant US$ compare
  4. 9 Sudan 412.22 million constant US$ compare
  5. 10 Botswana 373.14 million constant US$ compare
  6. 11 Angola 365.00 million constant US$ compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food imports in Kenya?
Food imports in Kenya was 468.38 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest food imports recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 553.79 million constant US$ in 1985.
What is the lowest food imports recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 40.23 million constant US$ in 1975.
How does Kenya rank for food imports?
Kenya ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
Is food imports rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Food imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food imports (constant US$)
Unit
constant US$
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
44 places, 1,210 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.