Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hormone medicines (packaged) by Kenya reached $21.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $21.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 849 t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 619 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 420 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 144 t |
Where Kenya imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (27%), United Kingdom (15%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $3.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 10% |
| United States | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $713K | 3.3% |
| France | $562K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $342K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $277K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.46 per kg, 95% below the world average of $378.99, 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.
Hormone medicines (packaged) exports from Kenya
Exports of hormone medicines (packaged) by Kenya reached $8.1 million in 2024 (493 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hormone medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.39): 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.46 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $378.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hormone medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Kenya exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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