Ethyl alcohol imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $31.8 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $63.7 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 | $31.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $63.7M | 63.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 22.2K t |
Where Kenya imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (33%), Uganda (26%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $10.3M | 33% |
| Uganda | $8.1M | 26% |
| India | $4.4M | 14% |
| Mauritius | $2.6M | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $267K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $197K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $66K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 81% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.4 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $962K | 69% |
| Tanzania | $302K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $101K | 7.2% |
| South Sudan | $21K | 1.5% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.4% |
| Djibouti | $2K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ethyl alcohol worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Kenya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Uganda (26%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (81% of the value) and 2207.20 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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