Agriculture dominated Kenya’s exports, with coffee, tea, and spices alone contributing $1.7 billion, the largest single export category.
Mineral fuels were a surprisingly strong second, delivering $1.1 billion, and showing Kenya’s growing role in regional fuel distribution.
Horticultural exports (flowers, live plants, and trees) contributed $790 million, reinforcing Kenya’s global strength in floriculture.
All other export categories fall below $300 million individually, reflecting a long list of small but diverse export segments such as textiles, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals.
Gems and precious metals were the largest single export category, contributing $20.6 billion.
Ores and industrial minerals followed closely with $17.2 billion, showing the country’s reliance on mining.
Vehicles and machinery were significant non-mineral exports, with a combined $18.3 billion.
Agricultural and light industry products like fruits, nuts, and beverages contributed modestly, strengthening mining and manufacturing’s position as the core export drivers.
Nigeria’s food and beverage imports increased almost ninefold, from ₦0.7 trillion in 2013 to ₦6.6 trillion in 2024.
Imports remained relatively stable between 2015 and 2019, averaging around ₦1.1–₦1.6 trillion.
A major spike occurred in 2021, when imports surged by 62%, reaching ₦2.9 trillion.
Overall, the trend underscores Nigeria’s ongoing challenge of reducing dependency on imported food and beverages despite policies aimed at self-sufficiency.
