Ceramic pigment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported ceramic pigment worth $10.0 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.0 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 | $10.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Kenya imports ceramic pigment from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 10% |
| India | $709K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $534K | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $268K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $54K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $46K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 56% |
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 29% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 14% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 71% below the world average of $1.78, 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.
Ceramic pigment exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported ceramic pigment worth $278 thousand (180 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (30%), Zambia (26%), Rwanda (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $83K | 30% |
| Zambia | $73K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $69K | 25% |
| Ethiopia | $24K | 8.5% |
| India | $22K | 7.8% |
| Uganda | $6K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ceramic pigment worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. The peak was 2022 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export ceramic pigment?
Yes. Kenya exported $278 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Zambia and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3207.20 (56% of the value) and 3207.10 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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