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.
Kenya Trade Summary
U.S. goods and services trade with Kenya totaled an estimated $3.3 billion in 2024, up 18.0 percent ($498 million) from 2023.
U.S. goods trade with Kenya totaled an estimated $1.8 billion in 2025. U.S. goods exports to Kenya in 2025 were $990.8 million, up 28.5 percent ($219.5 million) from 2024. U.S. goods imports from Kenya totaled $858.9 million in 2025, up 16.5 percent ($121.8 million) from 2024. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Kenya was $131.9 million in 2025, a 285.4 percent increase ($97.7 million) over 2024.
U.S. total services trade (exports plus imports) with Kenya totaled an estimated $1.8 billion in 2024. U.S. services exports to Kenya in 2024 were $781.0 million, up 18.7 percent ($123 million) from 2023. U.S. services imports from Kenya in 2024 were $972 million, up 4.7 percent ($44 million) from 2023. The U.S. services trade deficit with Kenya was $192 million in 2024, a 29.2 percent decrease ($79 million) over 2023.
