Calcium carbonate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium carbonate by Kenya reached $9.9 million in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $9.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 36.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 13.3K t |
Where Kenya imports calcium carbonate from
Most of the value came from Egypt (28%), Vietnam (28%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.7M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 28% |
| China | $1.6M | 17% |
| India | $877K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $596K | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $271K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $203K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 105% above the world average of $0.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcium carbonate exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $5.1 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (54.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Uganda (47%), Rwanda (31%), Ethiopia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+526% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.4M | 47% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 31% |
| Ethiopia | $909K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $147K | 2.9% |
| South Sudan | $22K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $18K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported calcium carbonate worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Vietnam (28%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export calcium carbonate?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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