Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.8 million of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $9.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $179K | 105 t |
Where Kenya imports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (28%), China (14%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 28% |
| China | $1.4M | 14% |
| South Korea | $972K | 10% |
| Singapore | $926K | 9.5% |
| United States | $899K | 9.2% |
| India | $771K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $711K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $573K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $191K | 2% |
| Thailand | $137K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.15. 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 ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (14%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $179 thousand in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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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