Methanol imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported methanol worth $4.9 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $4.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $983K | 2.2K t |
Where Kenya imports methanol from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), Saudi Arabia (28%), India (27%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 28% |
| India | $1.3M | 27% |
| Oman | $337K | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $200K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $154K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.3% |
| China | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 94% above the world average of $0.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 methanol imports (HS 2905.11): 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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported methanol worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (28%) and India (27%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of methanol to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $982 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 397%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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