Medical syringes exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medical syringes by Kenya reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 803 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 418 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $872K | 126 t |
Where Kenya exports medical syringes to
The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (15%), Uganda (10%), Zambia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.0M | 15% |
| Uganda | $731K | 10% |
| Zambia | $666K | 9.4% |
| Burundi | $616K | 8.7% |
| Ethiopia | $570K | 8% |
| Somalia | $536K | 7.5% |
| Yemen | $372K | 5.2% |
| Niger | $313K | 4.4% |
| South Sudan | $307K | 4.3% |
| Madagascar | $279K | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.79 per kg, 72% below the world average of $20.69, 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.
Medical syringes imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported medical syringes worth $5.5 million (837 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), Spain (15%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 49% |
| Spain | $833K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $456K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $387K | 7% |
| India | $258K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $209K | 3.8% |
| United States | $116K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $108K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $96K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya medical syringes exports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported medical syringes worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy medical syringes from Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Uganda (10%) and Zambia (9%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average export price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.79 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medical syringes from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $872 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 716%. The peak was 2022 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import medical syringes?
Yes. Kenya imported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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