Imide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.6 million of imide in 2024 (438 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.6M | 438 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 274 t |
Where Kenya imports imide from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 63% |
| India | $439K | 17% |
| South Africa | $232K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $200K | 7.7% |
| United States | $32K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2925
| 2925.29 | Imines | 52% |
| 2925.11 | Saccharin | 36% |
| 2925.19 | Imides (other) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
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 imide imports (HS 2925): 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 2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of imide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported imide worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 438 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply imide to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (17%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of imide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of imide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for imide?
The HS code for imide is heading 2925. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2925.29 (52% of the value) and 2925.11 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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