Fuel additive imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel additive by Kenya reached $42.5 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.9 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 | $42.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $100.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 6.4K t |
Where Kenya imports fuel additive from
Most of the value came from France (46%), Belgium (23%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $19.4M | 46% |
| Belgium | $9.6M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4% |
| India | $1.3M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $782K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 80% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 12% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 7.5% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0.6% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel additive exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $685 thousand of fuel additive in 2024 (172 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (49%), Rwanda (23%), Uganda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $336K | 49% |
| Rwanda | $157K | 23% |
| Uganda | $156K | 23% |
| Zambia | $16K | 2.4% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $6K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fuel additive worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $100.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export fuel additive?
Yes. Kenya exported $685 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (80% of the value) and 3811.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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