Kaolin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported kaolin worth $2.3 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. 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 | $2.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 5.0K t |
Where Kenya imports kaolin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 51% |
| India | $768K | 33% |
| United States | $257K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $22K | 1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya kaolin imports (HS 2507): 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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported kaolin worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (33%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kaolin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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