Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer by Kenya reached $15.4 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 5.4K t |
Where Kenya imports ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Saudi Arabia (41%), Taiwan (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $898K | 5.8% |
| United States | $434K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $291K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $171K | 1.1% |
| France | $108K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $61K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $54K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.57.
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-vinyl acetate copolymer imports (HS 3901.30): 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 3901.30: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (41%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is subheading 3901.30. 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?
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