Asphalt and bitumen imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported asphalt and bitumen worth $4.0 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $851K | 827 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports asphalt and bitumen from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.2M | 79% |
| Italy | $314K | 7.8% |
| China | $156K | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $132K | 3.3% |
| United States | $114K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $70K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $28K | 0.7% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Bitumen roofing sheets | 77% |
| 6807.90 | Bitumen products | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.80, 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 asphalt and bitumen imports (HS 6807): 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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported asphalt and bitumen worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (8%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of asphalt and bitumen to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (77% of the value) and 6807.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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