Hypochlorite imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.8 million of hypochlorite in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports hypochlorite from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), India (44%), South Africa (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 50% |
| India | $1.7M | 44% |
| South Africa | $158K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2828
| 2828.10 | Calcium hypochlorite | 97% |
| 2828.90 | Hypochlorites (other) | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2828.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 149% above the world average of $0.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hypochlorite exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.1 million of hypochlorite in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (35%), Rwanda (28%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $404K | 35% |
| Rwanda | $322K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $180K | 16% |
| Ethiopia | $104K | 9.1% |
| Zambia | $36K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $36K | 3.1% |
| South Sudan | $30K | 2.7% |
| Burundi | $29K | 2.5% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hypochlorite imports (HS 2828): 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 2828: Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites.
Common questions
What is the value of hypochlorite imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hypochlorite worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hypochlorite to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (44%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hypochlorite to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2020 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hypochlorite?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hypochlorite?
The HS code for hypochlorite is heading 2828. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2828.10 (97% of the value) and 2828.90 (3%).
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