Hydrogen gas imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported hydrogen gas worth $3.9 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $3.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $281K | 212 t |
Where Kenya imports hydrogen gas from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 57% |
| Singapore | $698K | 18% |
| India | $518K | 13% |
| Qatar | $122K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $69K | 1.8% |
| China | $61K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 1% |
| United States | $27K | 0.7% |
| France | $18K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2804
| 2804.21 | Argon gas | 52% |
| 2804.40 | Oxygen gas | 17% |
| 2804.29 | Rare gases excluding argon | 12% |
| 2804.30 | Nitrogen gas | 8.3% |
| 2804.70 | Phosphorus | 7.5% |
| 2804.90 | Selenium | 1.3% |
| 2804.80 | Arsenic | 0.8% |
| 2804.69 | Silicon metal | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 58% below the world average of $2.28, 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.
Hydrogen gas exports from Kenya
Exports of hydrogen gas by Kenya reached $616 thousand in 2024 (376 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (32%), Uganda (32%), Rwanda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $199K | 32% |
| Uganda | $197K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $140K | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $49K | 8% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 1.9% |
| Burundi | $8K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $7K | 1.1% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Eritrea | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hydrogen gas imports (HS 2804): 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 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogen gas imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hydrogen gas worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogen gas to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogen gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $2.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydrogen gas to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hydrogen gas?
Yes. Kenya exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogen gas?
The HS code for hydrogen gas is heading 2804. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2804.21 (52% of the value) and 2804.40 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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