Natural gums and resins exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $6.9 million of natural gums and resins in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.0 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 | $6.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 597 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 347 t |
Where Kenya exports natural gums and resins to
China alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $325K | 4.7% |
| India | $265K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $82K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $69K | 1% |
| United States | $61K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $33K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $14K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 48% below the world average of $3.55, 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.
Natural gums and resins imports to Kenya
Imports of natural gums and resins by Kenya reached $624 thousand in 2024 (219 tonnes). India alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $585K | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $4K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya natural gums and resins exports (HS 1301.90): 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported natural gums and resins worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural gums and resins from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $3.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural gums and resins from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. The peak was 2021 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import natural gums and resins?
Yes. Kenya imported $624 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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