Blood product imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $147.1 million of blood product in 2024 (726 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $147.1M | 726 t |
| 2023 | $131.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $132.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $140.7M | 606 t |
| 2020 | $119.7M | 566 t |
| 2019 | $77.3M | 590 t |
| 2018 | $75.4M | 514 t |
| 2017 | $76.6M | 377 t |
Where Kenya imports blood product from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), France (17%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $59.6M | 41% |
| France | $24.4M | 17% |
| Belgium | $21.6M | 15% |
| United States | $10.0M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 2% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3002
| 3002.20 | Human vaccines | 82% |
| 3002.11 | Malaria diagnostic test kits | 5.1% |
| 3002.15 | Immunological products (packaged) | 5.1% |
| 3002.30 | Veterinary vaccines | 3.7% |
| 3002.12 | Antisera and blood fractions | 2.4% |
| 3002.90 | Toxins and microorganism cultures | 1.7% |
| 3002.13 | Immunological products (bulk unmixed) | 0% |
| 3002.14 | Immunological products (mixed packaged) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $202.78 per kg, 73% below the world average of $759.25, 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.
Blood product exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $3.2 million of blood product in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (38%), Ethiopia (10%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.2M | 38% |
| Ethiopia | $322K | 10% |
| United States | $227K | 7.1% |
| Malawi | $218K | 6.8% |
| Tanzania | $187K | 5.8% |
| Rwanda | $172K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3% |
| Zambia | $94K | 2.9% |
| Somalia | $81K | 2.5% |
| South Sudan | $78K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya blood product imports (HS 3002): 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 3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc.
Common questions
What is the value of blood product imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported blood product worth $147.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 726 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply blood product to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($59.6 million), followed by France (17%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of blood product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $202.78 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $759.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blood product to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.6 million in 2017 to $147.1 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $112.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export blood product?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Ethiopia and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $143.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for blood product?
The HS code for blood product is heading 3002. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3002.20 (82% of the value) and 3002.11 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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