Chlorate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chlorate by Kenya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 732 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 738 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 617 t |
Where Kenya imports chlorate from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 91% |
| China | $322K | 8.7% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2829
| 2829.90 | Perchlorates and bromates | 70% |
| 2829.19 | Chlorates: other than sodium | 29% |
| 2829.11 | Sodium chlorate | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2829.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 230% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chlorate imports (HS 2829): 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 2829: Chlorates and perchlorates; bromates and perbromates; iodates and periodates.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported chlorate worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorate to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (9%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of chlorate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 230% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorate?
The HS code for chlorate is heading 2829. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2829.90 (70% of the value) and 2829.19 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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