Engineering plastic imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Kenya reached $123.3 million in 2024 (105.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $163.7 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 | $123.3M | 105.1K t |
| 2023 | $115.7M | 86.2K t |
| 2022 | $105.3M | 74.8K t |
| 2021 | $136.9M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $102.0M | 73.2K t |
| 2019 | $138.9M | 116.6K t |
| 2018 | $163.7M | 119.9K t |
| 2017 | $96.1M | 83.9K t |
Where Kenya imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $93.5M | 76% |
| India | $6.7M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $573K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $450K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 59% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 26% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 4.6% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 3.2% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 2.6% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 2.2% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 2% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $15.1 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (18%), Uganda (17%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 18% |
| Uganda | $2.6M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $909K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $753K | 5% |
| Turkey | $543K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $447K | 3% |
| Burundi | $382K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported engineering plastic worth $123.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($93.5 million), followed by India (5%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.1 million in 2017 to $123.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $163.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Kenya exported $15.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $108.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (59% of the value) and 3907.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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