Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Kenya reached $7.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | $7.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 4.7K t |
Where Kenya imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 62% |
| Germany | $773K | 10% |
| India | $648K | 8.4% |
| Australia | $401K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $280K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $213K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $175K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $145K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $82K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Citric acid | 41% |
| 2918.15 | Citric acid salts and esters | 23% |
| 2918.22 | Acetylsalicylic acid | 15% |
| 2918.29 | Salicylic acid derivatives (other) | 5.6% |
| 2918.16 | Gluconic acid | 4.1% |
| 2918.11 | Lactic acid | 4.1% |
| 2918.99 | Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) | 3.7% |
| 2918.19 | Oxycarboxylic acids (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Oxygenated carboxylic acid exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $540 thousand (203 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (37%), Tanzania (32%), Rwanda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Kenya oxygenated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2918): 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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Germany (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export oxygenated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Kenya exported $540 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (41% of the value) and 2918.15 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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