Ether imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.2 million of ether in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $5.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports ether from
Most of the value came from China (27%), India (26%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| India | $1.4M | 26% |
| France | $371K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $350K | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $299K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $261K | 5% |
| United States | $240K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $215K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $159K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.43 | Butylglycol ethers | 35% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols (other) | 19% |
| 2909.44 | Glycol ethers (other alkyl) | 12% |
| 2909.60 | Organic peroxides | 12% |
| 2909.19 | Acyclic ethers (other) | 9.1% |
| 2909.41 | Diethylene glycol | 8.7% |
| 2909.30 | Aromatic ethers | 3.4% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 59% above the world average of $1.21. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ether imports (HS 2909): 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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ether worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (26%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2909.43 (35% of the value) and 2909.49 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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