Kenya

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

Trade Agreements: The U.S. has Trade & Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with the East African Community (EAC) and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Kenya is a member of both regional organizations. The U.S. also is working with the EAC on a new regional integration initiative, which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and investment relationship.

U.S.-Kenya Trade Facts

Kenya is currently our 102nd largest goods trading partner with $674 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $363 million; Goods imports totaled $311 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Kenya was $52 million in 2010.

Exports

Kenya was the United States' 100th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Kenya in 2010 were $363 million, down 44.5% from 2009, but up 114% from 1994.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Aircraft ($75 million), Machinery ($61 million), Milling; Malt; Starch ($26 million), Electrical Machinery ($19 million), and Special Other (low value shipments and repaired products) ($18 million).

Imports

Kenya was the United States' 96th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Kenya totaled $311 million in 2010, an 10.9% increase from 2009, and up 186% from 1994.

The five largest import categories in 2010 were Knit Apparel ($104 million), Woven Apparel ($98 million), Spices, Coffee, and Tea (coffee) ($40 million), Edible Fruit and Nuts (macadamia nuts) ($18 million), and Special Other (returns) ($15 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Kenya was $52 million in 2010, a 86.2% decrease over 2009.