Pigeon Peas Prices in Kenya
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (KES) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 0.27 | 37.60 | ▼ 40.6% | ▼ 40.6% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.88 | 122 | ▼ 12.5% | ▼ 12.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the pigeon peas price in Kenya available is US$ 0.27 per kg (37.60 KES), down 40.6% year-on-year.
Kenya is a significant exporter of pigeon peas, ranking third among 39 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 69,335 tonnes valued at US$60.88 million, accounting for 8.1% of global exports and showing a 538.4% year-on-year increase. Kenya is a net exporter of pigeon peas. The latest farmgate price is US$0.2707 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - pigeon peas in Kenya
Kenya is a significant exporter of pigeon peas, ranking third among 39 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 69,335 tonnes valued at US$60.88 million, accounting for 8.1% of global exports and showing a 538.4% year-on-year increase. Kenya is a net exporter of pigeon peas. The latest farmgate price is US$0.2707 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Kenya exported $60.9M (69.3 kt) of pigeon peas▲ 538.4% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (8.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top pigeon peas exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Belgium $962.2K · 33.6%
- #2 South Africa $452.6K · 15.8%
- #3 Canada $375.1K · 13.1%
- #4 US $248.9K · 8.7%
- #5 Egypt $199.3K · 7%
Annual export data Kenya · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.9M | 69.3 kt | $0.88 |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 9.5 kt | $1 |
| 2022 | $79K | 98.9 t | $0.8 |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 6.3 kt | $0.73 |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 16.6 kt | $0.46 |
When is pigeon peas in season in Kenya? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Kenya, pigeon peas is mainly harvested in July, with the wider growing season running Jan–Oct.
HS Code
pigeon peas is traded under Harmonized System code 0713.60. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.