Ethyl acetate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethyl acetate by Kenya reached $6.8 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Kenya imports ethyl acetate from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.1M | 89% |
| South Africa | $342K | 5% |
| China | $311K | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 ethyl acetate imports (HS 2915.31): 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 2915.31: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl acetate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ethyl acetate worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl acetate to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl acetate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl acetate?
The HS code for ethyl acetate is subheading 2915.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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