Malaria diagnostic test kits imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.5 million of malaria diagnostic test kits in 2024 (312 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $7.5M | 312 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 177 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 229 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $797K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $79K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $91K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $136K | 2 t |
Where Kenya imports malaria diagnostic test kits from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.3M | 84% |
| South Korea | $898K | 12% |
| France | $128K | 1.7% |
| China | $92K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $15K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.08 per kg, 49% below the world average of $47.16, 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 malaria diagnostic test kits imports (HS 3002.11): 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 3002.11: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits.
Common questions
What is the value of malaria diagnostic test kits imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported malaria diagnostic test kits worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply malaria diagnostic test kits to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of malaria diagnostic test kits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.08 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $47.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of malaria diagnostic test kits to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits?
The HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits is subheading 3002.11. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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