Aromatic hydrocarbons imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $13.5 million of aromatic hydrocarbons in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.1 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 | $13.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $989K | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports aromatic hydrocarbons from
One supplier dominates: Lithuania accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $10.9M | 80% |
| South Korea | $855K | 6.3% |
| India | $847K | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $553K | 4.1% |
| China | $198K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
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 aromatic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2707.50): 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 2707.50: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbons imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aromatic hydrocarbons worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbons to Kenya?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbons to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $989 thousand in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons is subheading 2707.50. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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