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Beans market in Kenya

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Kenyan fresh beans market experienced considerable volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial 31,273 tons in 2018, the market contracted to 27,863 tons in 2019 before recovering to 31,412 tons in 2020. A sharp decline to 26,465 tons occurred in 2021, with volume stabilizing near 26,000 tons in 2022.

Market volume rose to 28,809 tons in 2023. This growth coincided with the entry of new bean varieties such as Amy and Teresa, which expanded production options for farmers. Additionally, stricter EU import controls requiring inspections on 10% of Kenyan fresh bean consignments increased export compliance costs, contributing to a reduction in exports and greater domestic availability. Shifting consumer preference toward fresh beans over dried varieties further supported local demand.

Regulatory changes in 2024 included amendments to The Crops Regulations and the passage of the Mung Beans Bill, which introduced licensing for large-scale mung bean trading and processing. Continued enforcement of pesticide bans, including acephate, and ongoing EU market access requirements shaped the operating environment for the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kenya
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Kenya was among the world's leading producers of beans from 2017 to 2020, ranking 24th globally by production volume.

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Kenya's bean production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 45 544 tonnes of beans, remaining stable compared to 2019. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 45 297 tonnes, marking a decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	0.1%	0.4%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Kenya's bean production value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 113.0 million US dollars, showing no change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Kenya's bean exports declined. In 2020, the country exported 14 430 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 24.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 12%, with a compound annual decline of 4.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 19 071 tonnes, which represented an increase of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	13.2%	(24.3%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Kenya's bean exports in volume terms, accounting for 31.6%, 28.7%, and 23.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 83.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Kenya's bean exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 35.794 million US dollars, down 24.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.7%, with a compound annual decline of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 47.482 million US dollars, reflecting a 14.6% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	14.6%	(24.6%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands remained the top markets for Kenya's bean exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 82.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

Kenya's bean import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 299 tonnes, an 81.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 94.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 61.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.3%)	(43.4%)	(81.3%)	(61.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania and Uganda dominated Kenya's bean imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 99.8% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Kenya's bean import value fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 79 000 US dollars, an 83.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 96.8%, with an annualized decline of 68.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.3%)	(65.8%)	(83.8%)	(68.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Tanzania was the leading supplier of beans to Kenya in value terms, accounting for 72.9% of total imports, while the remainder was distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io