Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 280 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 132 t |
Where Kenya imports alkaloid medicines (packaged) from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 56% |
| Ireland | $555K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $545K | 16% |
| France | $174K | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $78K | 2.2% |
| United States | $76K | 2.2% |
| China | $53K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $37K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.58 per kg, 86% below the world average of $90.44, 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.
Alkaloid medicines (packaged) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $207 thousand (84 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $141K | 68% |
| Somalia | $59K | 28% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 3% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 280 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Ireland (16%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.58 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $90.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Kenya exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Somalia and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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