Enzyme imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $10.2 million of enzyme in 2024 (651 tonnes). Value rose 3% 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 | $10.2M | 651 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 493 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 516 t |
Where Kenya imports enzyme from
Most of the value came from Denmark (46%), Germany (15%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $4.7M | 46% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 15% |
| Turkey | $874K | 8.6% |
| India | $729K | 7.2% |
| France | $665K | 6.6% |
| Finland | $507K | 5% |
| South Africa | $314K | 3.1% |
| China | $161K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $135K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3507
| 3507.90 | Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof | 98% |
| 3507.10 | Rennet | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.61 per kg, 31% above the world average of $11.89. 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.
Enzyme exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $243 thousand of enzyme in 2024 (23 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (49%), Uganda (18%), Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $118K | 49% |
| Uganda | $44K | 18% |
| Sudan | $30K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 9.2% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 7.2% |
| Burundi | $6K | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $3K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya enzyme imports (HS 3507): 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 3507: Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of enzyme imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported enzyme worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 651 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply enzyme to Kenya?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of enzyme per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.61 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $11.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of enzyme to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export enzyme?
Yes. Kenya exported $243 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for enzyme?
The HS code for enzyme is heading 3507. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3507.90 (98% of the value) and 3507.10 (2%).
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