Ketone imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.3 million of ketone in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports ketone from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), India (23%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 36% |
| India | $990K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $509K | 12% |
| Thailand | $430K | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $235K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $138K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $126K | 2.9% |
| France | $115K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $72K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2914
| 2914.11 | Acetone | 60% |
| 2914.22 | Cyclohexanone | 14% |
| 2914.12 | Butanone | 11% |
| 2914.19 | Acyclic ketones (other) | 5.6% |
| 2914.13 | Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4.3% |
| 2914.79 | Halogenated quinones | 1.8% |
| 2914.29 | Cyclic ketones (other) | 1.4% |
| 2914.40 | Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2914.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.22, 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 ketone imports (HS 2914): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ketone imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ketone worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ketone to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (23%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ketone to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ketone?
The HS code for ketone is heading 2914. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2914.11 (59% of the value) and 2914.22 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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