Chemically modified oils exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of chemically modified oils by Kenya reached $7.3 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 208% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $967K | 630 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $632K | 681 t |
| 2019 | $381K | 315 t |
| 2018 | $57K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $60K | 8 t |
Where Kenya exports chemically modified oils to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.4M | 74% |
| China | $915K | 13% |
| Uganda | $563K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $166K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $93K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $9K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chemically modified oils imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $203 thousand of chemically modified oils in 2024 (156 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tanzania (23%), Spain (23%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $46K | 23% |
| Spain | $46K | 23% |
| China | $41K | 20% |
| India | $29K | 14% |
| France | $20K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chemically modified oils exports (HS 1518): 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 1518: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15.
Common questions
What is the value of chemically modified oils exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported chemically modified oils worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries buy chemically modified oils from Kenya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (12%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average export price of chemically modified oils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of chemically modified oils from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import chemically modified oils?
Yes. Kenya imported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Spain and China. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemically modified oils?
The HS code for chemically modified oils is heading 1518. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1518.00. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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