Imidazole compounds (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.9 million of imidazole compounds (other) in 2024 (431 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.9M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 407 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 302 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 313 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 217 t |
Where Kenya imports imidazole compounds (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 62% |
| India | $2.1M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.58 per kg, 57% below the world average of $31.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya imidazole compounds (other) imports (HS 2933.29): 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 2933.29: Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of imidazole compounds (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported imidazole compounds (other) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply imidazole compounds (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (36%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of imidazole compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.58 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $31.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of imidazole compounds (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2020 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for imidazole compounds (other)?
The HS code for imidazole compounds (other) is subheading 2933.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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