What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya?

Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya was -215 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Kenya?

The highest recorded value was 18,709 in 2009.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Kenya?

The lowest recorded value was -9,896 in 2018.

How does Kenya rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?

Kenya ranks 114th out of 165 countries with data for 2019.

Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is down 101.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kenya data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Kenya

Name: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Kenya
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Kenya: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans was -215 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

-215

Change on year

up 97.8%

World rank

114th

of 165 countries

All-time high

18,709

in 2009

All-time low

-9,896

in 2018

Years of data

1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Kenya, 1961–2019

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

In 2019, net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya stood at -215.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 97.8% on the previous year and down 101.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya peaked at 18,709 in 2009 and was at its lowest, -9,896, in 2018.

Kenya ranks 114th of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	305.44	0	976	9
1970s	-354.4	-2,093	1,361	10
1980s	120.9	-203	521	10
1990s	1,993	-41	5,647	10
2000s	5,138	-211	18,709	10
2010s	1,899	-9,896	10,735	10

Countries ranked near Kenya

111 Congo -126 compare
112 Jamaica -132 compare
113 Madagascar -137 compare
115 Afghanistan -225 compare
116 Ethiopia -366 compare
117 Eswatini -559 compare

See the full ranking of 165 places →

More reference data data for Kenya

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya?: Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Kenya was -215 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 18,709 in 2009.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was -9,896 in 2018.
How does Kenya rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?: Kenya ranks 114th out of 165 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is down 101.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 165 places, 6,626 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.