Acrylic solvent paint imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic solvent paint by Kenya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (540 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.7M | 540 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 841 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 630 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 500 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 243 t |
Where Kenya imports acrylic solvent paint from
Egypt alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 62% |
| China | $366K | 9.9% |
| India | $222K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $110K | 3% |
| Germany | $105K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $86K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $64K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.83 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic solvent paint exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $814 thousand of acrylic solvent paint in 2024 (423 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $516K | 64% |
| Uganda | $118K | 15% |
| Somalia | $90K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 4.5% |
| Ethiopia | $36K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.5% |
| Djibouti | $3K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.3% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya acrylic solvent paint imports (HS 3208.20): 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 3208.20: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic solvent paint imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported acrylic solvent paint worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic solvent paint to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.83 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic solvent paint to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export acrylic solvent paint?
Yes. Kenya exported $814 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic solvent paint?
The HS code for acrylic solvent paint is subheading 3208.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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