Aldehyde imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.0 million of aldehyde in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $6.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $952K | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports aldehyde from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 51% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $644K | 11% |
| Singapore | $392K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 5.4% |
| India | $170K | 2.8% |
| Bangladesh | $53K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.5% |
| Iran | $27K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2912
| 2912.60 | Paraformaldehyde | 93% |
| 2912.11 | Formaldehyde | 2.7% |
| 2912.41 | Vanillin | 2.5% |
| 2912.19 | Acyclic aldehydes (other) | 0.7% |
| 2912.42 | Ethylvanillin | 0.7% |
| 2912.29 | Cyclic aldehydes (other) | 0.5% |
| 2912.21 | Benzaldehyde | 0% |
| 2912.50 | Aldehydes: cyclic polymers of aldehydes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 68% below the world average of $2.19, 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.
Aldehyde exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aldehyde worth $252 thousand (187 tonnes). Uganda alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $197K | 78% |
| Malawi | $29K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 5.3% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 3.9% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.5% |
| Haiti | $1K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aldehyde imports (HS 2912): 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 2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of aldehyde imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aldehyde worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply aldehyde to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of aldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $2.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aldehyde to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $952 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 534%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aldehyde?
Yes. Kenya exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aldehyde?
The HS code for aldehyde is heading 2912. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2912.60 (93% of the value) and 2912.11 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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