Heterocyclic nitrogen compound imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $17.7 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $17.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya imports heterocyclic nitrogen compound from
India alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.1M | 51% |
| China | $8.2M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $58K | 0.3% |
| France | $41K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $15K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2933
| 2933.29 | Imidazole compounds (other) | 33% |
| 2933.59 | Pyrimidine and piperazine compounds | 25% |
| 2933.99 | Heterocyclic nitrogen compounds (other) | 16% |
| 2933.69 | Triazine compounds (other) | 6.9% |
| 2933.39 | Pyridine derivatives (other) | 6.5% |
| 2933.61 | Melamine | 6.4% |
| 2933.49 | Quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives | 4.2% |
| 2933.53 | Barbiturates | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2933.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 76% below the world average of $21.59, 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.
Heterocyclic nitrogen compound exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $280 thousand (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (33%), Tanzania (26%), India (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $94K | 33% |
| Tanzania | $74K | 26% |
| India | $62K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 13% |
| Somalia | $8K | 2.7% |
| Burundi | $4K | 1.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya heterocyclic nitrogen compound imports (HS 2933): 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 2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only.
Common questions
What is the value of heterocyclic nitrogen compound imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (46%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of heterocyclic nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $21.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export heterocyclic nitrogen compound?
Yes. Kenya exported $280 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and India. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound?
The HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound is heading 2933. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2933.29 (33% of the value) and 2933.59 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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