Fixed oils (other species) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.2 million of fixed oils (other species) in 2024 (826 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.3 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 | $4.2M | 826 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 668 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 343 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 11.9K t |
Where Kenya imports fixed oils (other species) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 84% |
| Rwanda | $148K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $116K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $95K | 2.2% |
| India | $77K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $53K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.8% |
| France | $35K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 90% above the world average of $2.70. 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.
Fixed oils (other species) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $85.4 million of fixed oils (other species) in 2024 (21.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (31%), Spain (24%), Portugal (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.1M | 31% |
| Spain | $20.3M | 24% |
| Portugal | $7.8M | 9.2% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 9% |
| United States | $6.0M | 7% |
| France | $5.4M | 6.4% |
| South Sudan | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2% |
| China | $958K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fixed oils (other species) imports (HS 1515.90): 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 1515.90: Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fixed oils (other species) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fixed oils (other species) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 826 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed oils (other species) to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Rwanda (4%) and Tanzania (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed oils (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fixed oils (other species) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export fixed oils (other species)?
Yes. Kenya exported $85.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and Portugal. That compares with imports of $4.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fixed oils (other species)?
The HS code for fixed oils (other species) is subheading 1515.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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