Merchandise exports in Kenya
Kenya: Merchandise exports was 2.82 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise exports in Kenya stood at 2.82 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Kenya peaked at 8.31 billion constant US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 236.95 million constant US$, in 1967.
That places Kenya 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 252.93 million constant US$ | 236.95 million constant US$ | 270.48 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 627.63 million constant US$ | 282.07 million constant US$ | 1.15 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.82 billion constant US$ | 1.49 billion constant US$ | 8.31 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.45 billion constant US$ | 1.60 billion constant US$ | 3.76 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.56 billion constant US$ | 1.82 billion constant US$ | 3.26 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 billion constant US$ | 2.71 billion constant US$ | 2.82 billion 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 merchandise exports in Kenya?
- Merchandise exports in Kenya was 2.82 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 8.31 billion constant US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 236.95 million constant US$ in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for merchandise exports?
- Kenya ranks 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.9%. 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 Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.