Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $155.1 million (469.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $155.1M | 469.4K t |
| 2023 | $179.9M | 475.5K t |
| 2022 | $191.2M | 311.8K t |
| 2021 | $134.7M | 380.0K t |
| 2020 | $107.7M | 485.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.6M | 297.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 143.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.7M | 243.3K t |
Where Kenya imports nitrogen fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Turkey (23%), Saudi Arabia (22%), Qatar (18%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $35.7M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33.5M | 22% |
| Qatar | $27.7M | 18% |
| Belgium | $16.8M | 11% |
| China | $7.4M | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $5.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 36% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 25% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 18% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 17% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 2.5% |
| 3102.80 | Urea and ammonium nitrate solution | 1.4% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 1% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Kenya
Exports of nitrogen fertilizer by Kenya reached $9.4 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (49%), Uganda (23%), Ethiopia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.6M | 49% |
| Uganda | $2.2M | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Madagascar | $798K | 8.5% |
| Rwanda | $632K | 6.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $68K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $37K | 0.4% |
| India | $26K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $155.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and Qatar (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.32 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 fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.7 million in 2017 to $155.1 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2022 at $191.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Kenya exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $145.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (36% of the value) and 3102.60 (25%).
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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