Ammonia imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported ammonia worth $8.3 million (23.8 thousand tonnes). That is 2861% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.2 million.
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 | $8.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $280K | 448 t |
| 2022 | $294K | 362 t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 67.2K t |
| 2020 | $156K | 329 t |
| 2019 | $138K | 258 t |
| 2018 | $116K | 231 t |
| 2017 | $118K | 251 t |
Where Kenya imports ammonia from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.1M | 97% |
| India | $194K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2814
| 2814.10 | Ammonia: anhydrous | 99% |
| 2814.20 | Ammonia solution | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Ammonia exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $250 thousand of ammonia in 2024 (134 tonnes). Uganda alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $132K | 53% |
| Burundi | $49K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ammonia imports (HS 2814): 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 2814: Ammonia; anhydrous or in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonia imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ammonia worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply ammonia to Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by India (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ammonia per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonia to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export ammonia?
Yes. Kenya exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonia?
The HS code for ammonia is heading 2814. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2814.10 (99% of the value) and 2814.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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