Non-petroleum lubricant exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $5.1 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $200K | 81 t |
Where Kenya exports non-petroleum lubricant to
The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (37%), Zambia (19%), DR Congo (19%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $1.9M | 37% |
| Zambia | $980K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $966K | 19% |
| Republic of the Congo | $483K | 9.5% |
| Burundi | $450K | 8.8% |
| Tanzania | $152K | 3% |
| Rwanda | $138K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $29K | 0.6% |
| Eritrea | $27K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 63% below the world average of $5.82, 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.
Non-petroleum lubricant imports to Kenya
Imports of non-petroleum lubricant by Kenya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (658 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (42%), India (15%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 42% |
| India | $462K | 15% |
| Germany | $377K | 12% |
| China | $236K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $208K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $77K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $73K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya non-petroleum lubricant exports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported non-petroleum lubricant worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-petroleum lubricant from Kenya?
Ethiopia was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Zambia (19%) and the DR Congo (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-petroleum lubricant from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $200 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. Kenya imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, India and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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