Amino alcohol imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of amino alcohol by Kenya reached $13.0 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $13.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya imports amino alcohol from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 57% |
| India | $3.1M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $623K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $510K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $284K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $207K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $188K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $169K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2922
| 2922.41 | Lysine | 22% |
| 2922.29 | Amino-naphthols and amino-phenols | 20% |
| 2922.49 | Amino acids (other) | 19% |
| 2922.42 | Glutamic acid | 15% |
| 2922.50 | Amino-alcohol-phenols and amino-acid-phenols | 11% |
| 2922.15 | Triethanolamine | 8.2% |
| 2922.19 | Amino alcohols (other) | 3.9% |
| 2922.11 | Monoethanolamine | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.47, 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.
Amino alcohol exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported amino alcohol worth $418 thousand (196 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $236K | 56% |
| Ethiopia | $68K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $47K | 11% |
| Uganda | $45K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 4.9% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya amino alcohol imports (HS 2922): 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 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amino alcohol imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported amino alcohol worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino alcohol to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (24%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino alcohol to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export amino alcohol?
Yes. Kenya exported $418 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Ethiopia and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino alcohol?
The HS code for amino alcohol is heading 2922. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2922.41 (22% of the value) and 2922.29 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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