Compound fertilizers (other) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of compound fertilizers (other) by Kenya reached $20.6 million in 2024 (59.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.6M | 59.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 38.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 357 t |
Where Kenya exports compound fertilizers (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $15.3M | 74% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Ethiopia | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $211K | 1% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 55% below the world average of $0.76, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Compound fertilizers (other) imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $13.6 million of compound fertilizers (other) in 2024 (29.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Tanzania (40%), Netherlands (24%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $5.4M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 13% |
| China | $803K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $697K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $499K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $249K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $208K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $129K | 1% |
| India | $125K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya compound fertilizers (other) exports (HS 3105.90): 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 3105.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizers (other) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported compound fertilizers (other) worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy compound fertilizers (other) from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Rwanda (8%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average export price of compound fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of compound fertilizers (other) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import compound fertilizers (other)?
Yes. Kenya imported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, the Netherlands and Malaysia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for compound fertilizers (other) is subheading 3105.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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