Amine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported amine worth $3.4 million (554 tonnes). That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.4M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 562 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 318 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 563 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 249 t |
Where Kenya imports amine from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), India (34%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 42% |
| India | $1.1M | 34% |
| Turkey | $525K | 16% |
| Belgium | $97K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $95K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2921
| 2921.49 | Aromatic monoamines (other) | 27% |
| 2921.21 | Ethylenediamine | 24% |
| 2921.11 | Methylamines | 17% |
| 2921.19 | Acyclic monoamines (other) | 13% |
| 2921.29 | Acyclic polyamines (other) | 6.2% |
| 2921.42 | Aniline derivatives | 5.2% |
| 2921.30 | Cyclic monoamines | 4.4% |
| 2921.51 | Phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 111% above the world average of $2.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 amine imports (HS 2921): 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 2921: Amine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported amine worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply amine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (34%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of amine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for amine?
The HS code for amine is heading 2921. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2921.49 (27% of the value) and 2921.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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