Nitrate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrate by Kenya reached $13.4 million in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $13.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Kenya imports nitrate from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (29%), Chile (24%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.9M | 29% |
| Chile | $3.2M | 24% |
| China | $2.8M | 21% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 11% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $467K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $168K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 0.7% |
| India | $69K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2834
| 2834.21 | Potassium nitrate | 91% |
| 2834.29 | Nitrates (non-potassium) | 8.7% |
| 2834.10 | Nitrites | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2834.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrate exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $767 thousand of nitrate in 2024 (695 tonnes). Ethiopia alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $644K | 84% |
| Jordan | $65K | 8.4% |
| Rwanda | $38K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $15K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $3K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya nitrate imports (HS 2834): 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 2834: Nitrites; nitrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported nitrate worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrate to Kenya?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Chile (24%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 534%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export nitrate?
Yes. Kenya exported $767 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Jordan and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate?
The HS code for nitrate is heading 2834. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2834.21 (91% of the value) and 2834.29 (9%).
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