Nucleic acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nucleic acid by Kenya reached $5.1 million in 2024 (329 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $5.1M | 329 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 218 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 290 t |
Where Kenya imports nucleic acid from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 70% |
| India | $1.2M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 2.6% |
| Uruguay | $56K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 90% |
| 2934.20 | Benzothiazole compounds | 4.5% |
| 2934.30 | Phenothiazine compounds | 3.8% |
| 2934.10 | Thiazole compounds (unfused) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.48 per kg, 76% below the world average of $65.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya nucleic acid imports (HS 2934): 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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported nucleic acid worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (23%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.48 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $65.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nucleic acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2934.99 (90% of the value) and 2934.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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