Kenya

AGOA Status: Kenya is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. signed Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with the East African Community (EAC) in 2008, and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in 2001. Kenya is a member of both regional organizations. USTR’s Africa Office is also leading U.S. efforts to forge a new trade and investment partnership with the East African Community.

U.S.-Kenya Trade Facts

Kenya is currently our 105th largest goods trading partner with $846 million in total (two way) goods trade during 2011.

Exports

Kenya was the United States' 98th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Kenya in 2011 were $464 million, up 23.7% ($89 million) from 2010, and up 95.1% from 2000.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Aircraft ($66 million), Machinery ($64 million), Special Other (articles donated for relief) ($44 million), Milling, Malt, Starch ($30 million), and Electrical Machinery ($27 million).

U.S. exports of agricultural products to Kenya totaled $94 million in 2011. Leading categories were: Pulses ($19 million), and Vegetable Oil (excluding soybeans) ($12 million).

Imports

Kenya was the United States' 103rd largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

U.S. goods imports from Kenya totaled $382 million in 2011, a 22.6% increase ($70 million) from 2010, and up 248.3% from 2000.

The five largest import categories in 2011 were Knit Apparel ($143 million), Woven Apparel ($117 million), Spices, Coffee, and Tea (coffee) ($45 million), Edible Fruit and Nuts (macadamia nuts) ($29 million), and Miscellaneous Foods ($11 million).

U.S. imports of agricultural products from Kenya totaled $95 million in 2011. Leading categories include: Coffee (unroasted) ($39 million), and Tree Nuts ($31 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Kenya was $83 million in 2011, a 28.9% increase ($19 million) over 2010.

Historical Trade Data

U.S. Goods Trade with Kenya (in million of dollars)