Lysine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported lysine worth $2.9 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $978K | 958 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 978 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $961K | 791 t |
Where Kenya imports lysine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 89% |
| Brazil | $186K | 6.4% |
| India | $109K | 3.7% |
| United States | $23K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
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 lysine imports (HS 2922.41): 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 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lysine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lysine worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply lysine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Brazil (6%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of lysine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lysine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $961 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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