Hydrocarbon imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrocarbon by Kenya reached $40.6 million in 2024 (241.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 103% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $40.6M | 241.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $710K | 730 t |
Where Kenya imports hydrocarbon from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.5M | 90% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $624K | 1.5% |
| China | $421K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $206K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $66K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $22K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons | 100% |
| 2901.29 | Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) | 0.3% |
| 2901.21 | Ethylene | 0.1% |
| 2901.22 | Propene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 77% below the world average of $0.75, 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.
Hydrocarbon exports from Kenya
Exports of hydrocarbon by Kenya reached $489 thousand in 2024 (326 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $249K | 51% |
| Rwanda | $89K | 18% |
| Uganda | $82K | 17% |
| India | $66K | 14% |
| Eritrea | $2K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hydrocarbon imports (HS 2901): 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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hydrocarbon worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($36.5 million), followed by Romania (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrocarbon to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $710 thousand in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hydrocarbon?
Yes. Kenya exported $489 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 $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (100% of the value) and 2901.29 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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