Food imports in Kenya
Kenya: Food imports was 468.38 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Kenya, 1965–2011
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$, in 1975.
Kenya ranks 8th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 66.85 million constant US$ | 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
More trade data for Kenya
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 95.15 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Lead time to export, median case 4 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 1.29 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 407.53 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 1.42 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 2.90 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 27.22 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 83,323 FAO, tonnes (2010)
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
Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.