Coke imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coke by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 572% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $2.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $343K | 714 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 46.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $21K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $52K | 143 t |
| 2018 | $26K | 57 t |
| 2017 | $22K | 46 t |
Where Kenya imports coke from
Uganda alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.2M | 95% |
| China | $114K | 5% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.30. 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 coke imports (HS 2704): 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 2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of coke imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coke worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 572% on 2023.
Which countries supply coke to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (5%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coke to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coke?
The HS code for coke is heading 2704. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2704.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2704 page.
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