Medicament imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medicament by Kenya reached $2.9 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 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 | $2.9M | 188 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 473 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 452 t |
Where Kenya imports medicament from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 53% |
| China | $420K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $392K | 14% |
| Egypt | $197K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $180K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $74K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Other medicaments (bulk) | 61% |
| 3003.39 | Hormone medicaments (bulk) | 20% |
| 3003.20 | Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) | 12% |
| 3003.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) | 3.8% |
| 3003.60 | Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 2.1% |
| 3003.49 | Alkaloid medicaments (bulk) | 0.8% |
| 3003.41 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.44 per kg, 79% below the world average of $72.93, 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.
Medicament exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.4 million of medicament in 2024 (282 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (30%), Somalia (17%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $739K | 30% |
| Somalia | $410K | 17% |
| Zambia | $398K | 16% |
| Central African Republic | $310K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $120K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $107K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 3.9% |
| Ethiopia | $80K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $63K | 2.6% |
| Burundi | $34K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya medicament imports (HS 3003): 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medicament worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Pakistan (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.44 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $72.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicament to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export medicament?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Somalia and Zambia. That compares with imports of $2.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (61% of the value) and 3003.39 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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