Export of Shortening from Kenya
Shortening is categorized under HS code 151800 - Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, Kenya ranked #61 in global exports of Shortening. Kenya accounts for approximately 0.03% of the total global export value of Shortening, with an export value of 2,099,350 USD.
The top countries importing Shortening from Kenya include World, France, Uganda, United States, Netherlands.
Export trend
Kenya's export value of Shortening has increased by 1317.64% over the past 5 years, rising from 148,088 USD in 2019 to 2,099,350 USD in 2023.
The export data for Kenya Shortening is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 151800 - Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils, which covers a specific classification for Shortening and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Shortening in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Export transactions from 2025
Transactions in this market
131
Exporters
4
Importers
8
Major exporters of Kenya Shortening in 2025
kapa oil refineris
Kenya
PWANI OIL PRODUCTS
Kenya
kapa oil reineries
Kenya
kapa oili refinaries
Kenya
Major importers of Kenya Shortening in 2025
CHAPA GENERAL ENTERPRISES
Uganda
GOUROCK ZAMBIA
Zambia
MPIGI TRADING&TRANSIT
Uganda
SPIDER
Malawi
VEGOL
Uganda
Historical export price trends
The export price of Shortening from Kenya has experienced a downward trend over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price fluctuated between 0.50 USD per kg and 2.78 USD per kg, but in 2025, it decreased to a range of 0.50 USD per kg to 2.30 USD per kg.
The export transaction data for Kenya Shortening is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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