Chloride imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloride by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Kenya imports chloride from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (37%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| India | $936K | 37% |
| South Africa | $196K | 7.7% |
| Israel | $119K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $90K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 29% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 15% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 11% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 10% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 10% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 8% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 7.5% |
| 2827.41 | Copper oxychloride | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 61% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Chloride exports from Kenya
Exports of chloride by Kenya reached $852 thousand in 2024 (724 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (38%), Rwanda (24%), Tanzania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $325K | 38% |
| Rwanda | $204K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $162K | 19% |
| Nigeria | $99K | 12% |
| Angola | $24K | 2.8% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 1.6% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $9K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported chloride worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (37%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 927% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export chloride?
Yes. Kenya exported $852 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2827.60 (29% of the value) and 2827.32 (15%).
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