Cyanide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyanide by Kenya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% 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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $353K | 127 t |
| 2019 | $82K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $503K | 237 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Kenya imports cyanide from
One supplier dominates: Czech Republic accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 64% |
| India | $405K | 13% |
| Germany | $194K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $173K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $111K | 3.7% |
| China | $49K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $44K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0.4% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.26. 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.
Cyanide exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported cyanide worth $850 thousand (381 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (41%), Tanzania (32%), Uganda (28%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $346K | 41% |
| Tanzania | $269K | 32% |
| Uganda | $235K | 28% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cyanide imports (HS 2837): 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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cyanide worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Kenya?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyanide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cyanide?
Yes. Kenya exported $850 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.20 (0%).
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