Methionine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of methionine by Kenya reached $5.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 112% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 886 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $945K | 374 t |
| 2017 | $441K | 178 t |
Where Kenya imports methionine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+739% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 51% |
| Singapore | $696K | 12% |
| Belgium | $618K | 11% |
| Japan | $588K | 10% |
| South Africa | $243K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $191K | 3.3% |
| France | $165K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $153K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $85K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methionine exports from Kenya
Exports of methionine by Kenya reached $250 thousand in 2024 (55 tonnes). Ethiopia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $169K | 68% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 22% |
| Uganda | $20K | 8.1% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya methionine imports (HS 2930.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2930.40: Organo-sulphur compounds: methionine.
Common questions
What is the value of methionine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported methionine worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply methionine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of methionine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of methionine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $441 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export methionine?
Yes. Kenya exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for methionine?
The HS code for methionine is subheading 2930.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2930 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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