Neutral alcohol (high strength) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported neutral alcohol (high strength) worth $25.6 million (23.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 31.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 21.8K t |
Where Kenya imports neutral alcohol (high strength) from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (32%), Brazil (17%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.1M | 32% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 17% |
| India | $4.4M | 17% |
| Mauritius | $2.6M | 10% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 8.4% |
| United States | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $266K | 1% |
| Spain | $66K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Neutral alcohol (high strength) exports from Kenya
Exports of neutral alcohol (high strength) by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $912K | 79% |
| Tanzania | $238K | 21% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya neutral alcohol (high strength) imports (HS 2207.10): 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 2207.10: Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of neutral alcohol (high strength) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported neutral alcohol (high strength) worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply neutral alcohol (high strength) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of neutral alcohol (high strength) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of neutral alcohol (high strength) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export neutral alcohol (high strength)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength)?
The HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength) is subheading 2207.10. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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