Antibiotic imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported antibiotic worth $28.0 million (700 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 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 | $28.0M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 385 t |
Where Kenya imports antibiotic from
India alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.4M | 52% |
| China | $10.3M | 37% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $325K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $297K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $181K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $133K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $99K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.10 | Penicillin antibiotics | 65% |
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics (other) | 24% |
| 2941.50 | Erythromycin | 5.9% |
| 2941.30 | Tetracycline antibiotics | 3.8% |
| 2941.40 | Chloramphenicol | 0.7% |
| 2941.20 | Streptomycin antibiotics | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.94 per kg, 45% below the world average of $72.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya antibiotic imports (HS 2941): 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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported antibiotic worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by China (37%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.94 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $72.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2941.10 (65% of the value) and 2941.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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