Alkylated hydrocarbon imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $16.2 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $16.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya imports alkylated hydrocarbon from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (28%), China (26%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 28% |
| China | $4.2M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 15% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $300K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $293K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $29K | 0.2% |
| India | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya alkylated hydrocarbon imports (HS 3817): 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 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902.
Common questions
What is the value of alkylated hydrocarbon imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkylated hydrocarbon to Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkylated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkylated hydrocarbon to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon is heading 3817. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3817.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3817 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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