Copper sulfate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper sulfate by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (953 tonnes). Value rose 141% 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 | $3.1M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $489K | 219 t |
| 2019 | $909K | 299 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports copper sulfate from
Turkey alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 81% |
| China | $325K | 10% |
| Russia | $67K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $60K | 1.9% |
| India | $56K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $46K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
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 copper sulfate imports (HS 2833.25): 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 2833.25: Sulphates: of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sulfate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported copper sulfate worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sulfate to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (10%) and Russia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper sulfate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper sulfate?
The HS code for copper sulfate is subheading 2833.25. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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