Epoxy resins imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of epoxy resins by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (807 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.7M | 807 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 677 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 647 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 946 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 774 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 796 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 549 t |
Where Kenya imports epoxy resins from
The largest suppliers were India (34%), China (20%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $931K | 34% |
| China | $543K | 20% |
| Taiwan | $347K | 13% |
| Canada | $277K | 10% |
| Egypt | $271K | 9.9% |
| France | $79K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $74K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $27K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.29, 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.
Epoxy resins exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported epoxy resins worth $396 thousand (149 tonnes). Uganda alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $246K | 62% |
| Tanzania | $87K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $25K | 6.4% |
| Malawi | $20K | 5% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 2.8% |
| Burundi | $6K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya epoxy resins imports (HS 3907.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3907.30: Epoxide resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of epoxy resins imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported epoxy resins worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 807 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply epoxy resins to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($931 thousand), followed by China (20%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of epoxy resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of epoxy resins to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2021 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export epoxy resins?
Yes. Kenya exported $396 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for epoxy resins?
The HS code for epoxy resins is subheading 3907.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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