Natural resins exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $8.8 million of natural resins in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.1 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 | $8.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 668 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 422 t |
Where Kenya exports natural resins to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 68% |
| Germany | $901K | 10% |
| France | $537K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $384K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $325K | 3.7% |
| India | $265K | 3% |
| Somalia | $90K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $82K | 0.9% |
| United States | $61K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.90 | Natural gums and resins | 79% |
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.26, 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 resins imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported natural resins worth $982 thousand (349 tonnes). India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $638K | 65% |
| China | $284K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 2.9% |
| South Sudan | $24K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya natural resins exports (HS 1301): 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: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported natural resins worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural resins from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Germany (10%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of natural resins from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import natural resins?
Yes. Kenya imported $982 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1301.90 (79% of the value) and 1301.20 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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