Clay imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported clay worth $3.2 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 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 | $3.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Kenya imports clay from
Most of the value came from India (31%), United States (24%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $988K | 31% |
| United States | $776K | 24% |
| Brazil | $453K | 14% |
| Germany | $231K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $208K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $190K | 5.9% |
| China | $124K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $99K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 63% |
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 36% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 0.8% |
| 2508.50 | Aluminous minerals | 0.7% |
| 2508.60 | Mullite | 0.1% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 229% above the world average of $0.17. 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 clay imports (HS 2508): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported clay worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($988 thousand), followed by the United States (24%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 229% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clay to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2508.40 (63% of the value) and 2508.10 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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