Taro (arrowroot) Prices in Kenya
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (KES) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Retail estimated | 0.29 | 40.00 | n/a | n/a | Web sources (aggregated) |
| — | Export (unit value) | 1.70 | 236 | ▼ 51.2% | ▼ 51.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the taro (arrowroot) price in Kenya is US$ 0.29 per kg (40.00 KES).
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Taro (arrowroot) Price History & Trend
Monthly taro (arrowroot) price tracked since June 2026, US$ per kg — the line grows each month as we record it. Source: UN Comtrade (unit value).
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — taro (arrowroot) in Kenya
Exports UN Comtrade · 2022
In 2022, Kenya exported $17 (0 t) of taro (arrowroot)▼ 93.9% YoY. That ranks #57 worldwide .
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top taro (arrowroot) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2022
- #1 China $79.6M · 48.2%
- #2 Ecuador $33.1M · 20.1%
- #3 Fiji $18.2M · 11%
- #4 Costa Rica $11.7M · 7.1%
- #5 US $3.7M · 2.2%
Annual export data Kenya · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17 | 0 t | $1.7 |
| 2021 | $278 | 0.1 t | $3.48 |
| 2020 | $28 | 0 t | $1.41 |
HS Code
taro (arrowroot) is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.40. 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.