Ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $26.2 million (53.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 247% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% 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 | $26.2M | 53.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $894K | 7.7K t |
Where Kenya imports ammonium sulphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $21.8M | 83% |
| China | $2.4M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Madagascar | $533K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 158% above the world average of $0.19. 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 ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.21): 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 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium sulphate fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 247% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium sulphate fertilizer to Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by China (9%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $894 thousand in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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