Diagnostic reagent imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diagnostic reagent by Kenya reached $101.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $101.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $52.5M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $66.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $85.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $58.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 741 t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 572 t |
Where Kenya imports diagnostic reagent from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Germany (10%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.3M | 37% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 10% |
| Japan | $9.7M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $9.6M | 9.4% |
| China | $6.0M | 6% |
| Sweden | $4.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.90 per kg, 27% below the world average of $85.91, 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.
Diagnostic reagent exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported diagnostic reagent worth $2.6 million (296 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (32%), Rwanda (13%), South Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+929% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $840K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $341K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $311K | 12% |
| Malawi | $274K | 10% |
| Uganda | $148K | 5.6% |
| Somalia | $145K | 5.5% |
| Ethiopia | $135K | 5.1% |
| Chad | $66K | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $66K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $48K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diagnostic reagent worth $101.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.90 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $101.4 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export diagnostic reagent?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $98.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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