Acrylic resin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $51.5 million of acrylic resin in 2024 (30.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.5M | 30.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 7.8K t |
Where Kenya imports acrylic resin from
Most of the value came from China (21%), South Korea (18%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 21% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $3.8M | 7.5% |
| India | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 98% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic resin exports from Kenya
Exports of acrylic resin by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (585 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (47%), Uganda (22%), Rwanda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $555K | 48% |
| Uganda | $260K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $183K | 16% |
| Burundi | $77K | 6.6% |
| Slovenia | $42K | 3.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $26K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $9K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported acrylic resin worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export acrylic resin?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $50.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (98% of the value) and 3906.10 (2%).
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