Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $30.9 million (77.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $30.9M | 77.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 36.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $782K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $511K | 627 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 23.1K t |
Where Kenya imports nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $30.5M | 99% |
| Germany | $127K | 0.4% |
| China | $66K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $66K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $25K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
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 nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer imports (HS 3105.59): 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 3105.59: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer to Kenya?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by Germany (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 360%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer is subheading 3105.59. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 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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