Nitrogen compound imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $30.7 million of nitrogen compound in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.8 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 | $30.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 15.2K t |
Where Kenya imports nitrogen compound from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Saudi Arabia (24%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 24% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $540K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $422K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $375K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $322K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $298K | 1% |
| Eswatini | $204K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 97% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Nitrogen compound exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported nitrogen compound worth $309 thousand (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (29%), Uganda (28%), Colombia (28%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $88K | 29% |
| Uganda | $87K | 28% |
| Colombia | $86K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 15% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): 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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported nitrogen compound worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export nitrogen compound?
Yes. Kenya exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Colombia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (97% of the value) and 2929.90 (3%).
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