Indonesia was the largest exporter of animal fats and oils to Kenya in 2023.
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Indonesia recorded exports to Kenya totaling US$464.44 million as of December 2023. This figure represents a 2.3% decrease compared to the previous year's exports of US$475.37 million.
Indonesia's trade record with Kenya shows an upward trend in exports over the past 10 years. The lowest export value was US$187.65 million, while the highest reached US$532.52 million.
Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) exported to Kenya, 36 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, there are 61 main Indonesian products exported to Kenya annually. In other words, these products are Indonesia's mainstay exports to Kenya. The remaining products are largely also exported to other countries.
The following is a list of the top five products exported from Indonesia to Kenya, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value:
1. Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions
Indonesia exported a significant amount of Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions. In the Trademap classification, this falls under HS code 15. This export category is grouped together with prepared edible fats. In 2023, Indonesia recorded exports valued at US$298.6 million. This represents an increase compared to the previous period's recorded value of US$288.14 million.
2. Paper and Paperboard
Falling under HS code 48, Paper and Paperboard are grouped together with articles of pulp, paper or paperboard. Indonesia exported US$51.62 million worth of these products.
3. Iron and Steel
Indonesia also exports significant quantities of Iron and Steel to Kenya. The value of these exports was US$31.39 million, an increase compared to the previous period's US$28,969 thousand. Kenya currently remains the largest destination for Indonesian Iron and Steel exports. Besides Kenya, the five largest export destinations for Indonesian Iron and Steel are China, the United States, Germany, Afghanistan, and unspecified locations in Africa.
4. Other chemical products
Indonesia exports these products to a single country, with Kenya being the largest recipient. In 2023, Indonesia recorded exports of US$12.83 million. The other five largest export destinations for Other chemical products are the United States, China, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
5. Plastics
Kenya is currently the largest export destination for Indonesian Plastics. Exports to Kenya totaled US$11.16 million. Other major export destinations for Plastics include the United States, China, Germany, Mexico, and France.
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