Trading Partner Portal: Kenya
California and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emission and boost trade
Governor of California, September 25, 2025
Memorandum on the Designation of Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally
The White House, June 24, 2024
United States-Kenya Joint Leaders’ Statement
The White House, May 23, 2024
Kenya: President Ruto’s U.S. State Visit Marks Major Milestone and Investment Opportunity
allAfrica.com, May 16, 2024
Trade Overview
The Republic of Kenya is located on the eastern coast of Africa, bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast.
The population of Kenya totals 57.53 million people as of 2025, with the official languages of the country being English and Swahili, with other dialects through out the region. Many ethnic groups speak their mother tongues within their communities. Kenya is classified as a lower-middle-income economy and is the largest economy in eastern and central Africa with a GDP of $135.94 billion in 2025. Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, serves as the major commercial hub.
U.S. – Kenya Trade
In February 2020, the U.S. announced its intent to negotiate a trade agreement with Kenya. This would be the first agreement with a sub-Saharan African country.
Total U.S.-Kenya two-way trade was over $1.84 billion in 2025, with the U.S. exporting $982 million worth of goods to Kenya. Top exports were chemicals ($380 million), transportation equipment ($185 million), oil & gas ($168 million), computer and electronic products ($42 million), and minerals and ores ($30 million).
Imports from Kenya into the U.S. totaled $862 million in 2025. Apparel and accessories made up the largest portion at $603 million of the total. The next largest imports were agricultural products ($129 million), processed foods ($56 million), goods returned ($29 million), and used or second-hand merchandise (11 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
California – Kenya Trade
In 2025, California exported $30 million worth of goods to Kenya, a 22% drop when compared to 2024 exports. Top exports included computer and electronic products ($11 million), transportation equipment ($8 million), other special classification provisions ($4 million), non-electrical machinery ($2 million), chemicals ($3 million).
In the same year, California imported $121 million worth of goods from Kenya, a 121% increase when compared to 2024 exports of $58 million. Top imports were apparel and accessories ($54 million), agricultural products ($35 million), processed foods ($17 million), goods returned ($9 million), and livestock and livestock products ($3 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
FDI – Kenya
U.S. foreign direct investment into Kenya totaled $420 million in 2025. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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