Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) by Kenya reached $18.5 million in 2024 (885 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.9 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 | $18.5M | 885 t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 650 t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 800 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 946 t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (48%), China (23%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 48% |
| China | $4.3M | 23% |
| France | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $438K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $270K | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $115K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $96K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $75K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.87 per kg, 42% below the world average of $36.19, 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.
Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) worth $996 thousand (128 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $741K | 74% |
| Rwanda | $103K | 10% |
| Ethiopia | $76K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $20K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 1.8% |
| Somalia | $16K | 1.6% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 1.1% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.10): 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 3004.10: Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 885 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (23%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.87 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $36.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Kenya exported $996 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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