Organic compound imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.7 million of organic compound in 2024 (249 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.0 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 | $2.7M | 249 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 286 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 208 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 284 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 296 t |
Where Kenya imports organic compound from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 88% |
| Germany | $185K | 6.8% |
| China | $92K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.95 per kg, close to the world average of $12.54.
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 organic compound imports (HS 2942): 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 2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of organic compound imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported organic compound worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic compound to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (7%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.95 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $12.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic compound to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic compound?
The HS code for organic compound is heading 2942. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2942.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2942 page.
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