How much jute does Kenya export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $9.1 million in 2024, 4.3% of world exports of jute (HS 5303) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Nigeria, which takes 97% of its jute exports by value.
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Kenya's jute exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $9.1 million | 4.3% | 6,842 t | $1,331 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5303 (Jute and other textile bast fibres, raw or retted).
Where Kenya's jute goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Kenya's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $9M | 97% |
| Egypt | $108,340 | 1.2% |
| Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) | $82,274 | 0.9% |
| Mauritania | $35,553 | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $16,741 | 0.2% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Kenya jute: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/KEN/jute/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.