Natural rubber imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural rubber by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports natural rubber from
Most of the value came from Thailand (46%), China (14%), Ghana (13%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.8M | 46% |
| China | $529K | 14% |
| Ghana | $515K | 13% |
| Vietnam | $486K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $241K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $124K | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $85K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $62K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 0.6% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex | 49% |
| 4001.29 | Natural rubber (other forms) | 29% |
| 4001.22 | Technically specified natural rubber | 20% |
| 4001.21 | Smoked rubber sheets | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
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 natural rubber imports (HS 4001): 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported natural rubber worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Ghana (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural rubber to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4001.10 (49% of the value) and 4001.29 (29%).
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