Organosulfur compound imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.8 million of organosulfur compound in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 71% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports organosulfur compound from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Singapore (10%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 49% |
| Singapore | $696K | 10% |
| Japan | $644K | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $619K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $526K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $191K | 2.8% |
| France | $165K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $164K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $120K | 1.8% |
| India | $119K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2930
| 2930.40 | Methionine | 85% |
| 2930.90 | Organosulfur compounds (other) | 14% |
| 2930.20 | Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates | 1.6% |
| 2930.30 | Thiuram sulfides | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2930.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.64, 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.
Organosulfur compound exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $250 thousand of organosulfur compound in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ethiopia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $169K | 67% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 22% |
| Uganda | $20K | 8% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya organosulfur compound imports (HS 2930): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2930: Organo-sulphur compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of organosulfur compound imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported organosulfur compound worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply organosulfur compound to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Singapore (10%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of organosulfur compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of organosulfur compound to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export organosulfur compound?
Yes. Kenya exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for organosulfur compound?
The HS code for organosulfur compound is heading 2930. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2930.40 (84% of the value) and 2930.90 (14%).
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.
Same product, other countries
World organosulfur compound trade: top importers and exporters
Organosulfur compound product types in Kenya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.