NPK fertilizer (compound) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of npk fertilizer (compound) by Kenya reached $91.0 million in 2024 (212.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $116.9 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 | $91.0M | 212.7K t |
| 2023 | $116.9M | 218.5K t |
| 2022 | $94.2M | 124.7K t |
| 2021 | $64.4M | 162.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 125.6K t |
| 2019 | $64.7M | 107.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 41.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 65.6K t |
Where Kenya imports npk fertilizer (compound) from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $75.9M | 84% |
| Finland | $8.7M | 9.6% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| China | $521K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $340K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $212K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $200K | 0.2% |
| India | $186K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $186K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $139K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $7.5 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (50%), Tanzania (23%), Sierra Leone (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.7M | 50% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 23% |
| Sierra Leone | $920K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $805K | 11% |
| Burundi | $177K | 2.4% |
| Ethiopia | $90K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya npk fertilizer (compound) imports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $91.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply npk fertilizer (compound) to Kenya?
Russia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($75.9 million), followed by Finland (10%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of npk fertilizer (compound) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $91.0 million in 2024, an increase of 476%. The peak was 2023 at $116.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Sierra Leone. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $83.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. 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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