Aluminum hydroxide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.6 million of aluminum hydroxide in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4.7K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminum hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 64% |
| China | $881K | 34% |
| France | $47K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 aluminum hydroxide imports (HS 2818.30): 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 2818.30: Aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum hydroxide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminum hydroxide worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum hydroxide to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (34%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum hydroxide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum hydroxide?
The HS code for aluminum hydroxide is subheading 2818.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2818 page.
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