Coal tar oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported coal tar oil worth $18.4 million (19.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.6 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 | $18.4M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 46.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Kenya imports coal tar oil from
One supplier dominates: Lithuania accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $10.9M | 59% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 14% |
| India | $2.1M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| China | $586K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $134K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $69K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 74% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 25% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 1.1% |
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 0.3% |
| 2707.91 | Creosote oil | 0.2% |
| 2707.20 | Toluene coal tar oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.71. 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 coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coal tar oil worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Kenya?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 740%. The peak was 2023 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (74% of the value) and 2707.30 (25%).
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