Halogen gas exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of halogen gas by Kenya reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 760 t |
| 2021 | $983K | 504 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 924 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 694 t |
| 2018 | $326K | 122 t |
| 2017 | $99K | 37 t |
Where Kenya exports halogen gas to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.3M | 65% |
| Rwanda | $283K | 14% |
| Zambia | $165K | 8.3% |
| Tanzania | $106K | 5.3% |
| South Sudan | $44K | 2.2% |
| Burundi | $35K | 1.8% |
| Sudan | $19K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $16K | 0.8% |
| Somalia | $16K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2801
| 2801.10 | Chlorine gas | 98% |
| 2801.20 | Iodine | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Halogen gas imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.3 million of halogen gas in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $680K | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 20% |
| China | $154K | 12% |
| France | $94K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $49K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $20K | 1.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya halogen gas exports (HS 2801): 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 2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
Common questions
What is the value of halogen gas exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported halogen gas worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy halogen gas from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Rwanda (14%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of halogen gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of halogen gas from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $99 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import halogen gas?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Kingdom and China. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $716 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for halogen gas?
The HS code for halogen gas is heading 2801. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2801.10 (98% of the value) and 2801.20 (2%).
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