Bitumen imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported bitumen worth $25.9 million (51.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.2 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 | $25.9M | 51.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 50.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 98.4K t |
| 2021 | $42.1M | 89.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 80.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 50.7K t |
| 2018 | $45.1M | 161.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 124.0K t |
Where Kenya imports bitumen from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (29%), Iran (23%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 29% |
| Iran | $5.9M | 23% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 16% |
| Oman | $2.3M | 8.8% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $765K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $463K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $235K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
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 bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bitumen worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Iran (23%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 714% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $53.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. 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 2713 page.
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