Gypsum plaster imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum plaster by Kenya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.3 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 | $3.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 10.3K t |
Where Kenya imports gypsum plaster from
Thailand alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.2M | 97% |
| Egypt | $28K | 0.9% |
| China | $23K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.14. 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.
Gypsum plaster exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported gypsum plaster worth $590 thousand (5.6 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $501K | 85% |
| Rwanda | $59K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 1.8% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya gypsum plaster imports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported gypsum plaster worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum plaster to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gypsum plaster to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export gypsum plaster?
Yes. Kenya exported $590 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
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