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Cloves market in Kenya

Cloves market in Kenya

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the cloves market in Kenya showed variability between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 084 t in 2018, it rose slightly to 2 106 t in 2019, then dipped to 2 031 t in 2020. A more pronounced increase followed in 2021, reaching 2 138 t, but the market contracted to 2 028 t in 2022 and further to 1 823 t in 2023.

For 2024, available trade data indicates a sharp rise in exports to 412 t against minimal imports of just 1 t. This export-oriented shift aligns with observations of rising global demand for cloves in food, medicine, and cosmetics, particularly from Europe, North America, and Asia. Concurrently, there has been a promotion of organic clove cultivation with certified seedlings and agronomic support in coastal regions, alongside an emphasis on value addition through processing into powder, essential oils, and spice blends to capture higher margins.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 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. 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 cloves in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya held the 6th position globally in cloves production.

Top producers of cloves, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cloves, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Kenya's cloves production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 167 tonnes of cloves, marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year3.4%1.9%2.0%2.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cloves from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

Cloves exports from Kenya expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes hit 135.5 tonnes, surging by 497.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports skyrocketed by 39 039.1%, with an average annual increase of 631.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year66.6%3 834.6%497.2%631.5%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia served as the primary destination for Kenya's cloves exports, consistently taking in 90.5% of the total export volume.

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, $ US

Cloves exports from Kenya in monetary terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 66 745 US dollars, up by 132.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value jumped by 1 208.2%, averaging an annual rise of 135.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year67.8%234.8%132.9%135.6%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Uganda and Ethiopia were the leading markets for Kenya's cloves exports by value, together making up 94.9% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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 cloves to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Kenya imported 0.0 tonnes of cloves, a sharp decline of 99.2% from the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(99.2%)-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania dominated Kenya's cloves imports by volume, with a 99.2% share of total flows.

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, $ US

Kenya imported 534 US dollars worth of cloves in 2020, representing a steep drop of 97.6% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(97.6%)-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Tanzania was the overwhelming source for Kenya's cloves imports by value, accounting for 97.6% of total flows.

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

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