Biopolymer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of biopolymer by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 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 | $2.2M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 283 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 413 t |
| 2020 | $929K | 328 t |
| 2019 | $909K | 246 t |
| 2018 | $754K | 344 t |
| 2017 | $946K | 423 t |
Where Kenya imports biopolymer from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United States (24%), Canada (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 47% |
| United States | $514K | 24% |
| Canada | $162K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $136K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $85K | 4% |
| Japan | $79K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $49K | 2.3% |
| France | $33K | 1.5% |
| India | $28K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3913
| 3913.90 | Polymers, natural and modified natural: in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) | 87% |
| 3913.10 | Alginic acid and alginate salts | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 41% below the world average of $9.40, 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 biopolymer imports (HS 3913): 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 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of biopolymer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported biopolymer worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply biopolymer to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of biopolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $9.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of biopolymer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $946 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3913.90 (87% of the value) and 3913.10 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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