Pesticide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pesticide by Kenya reached $169.8 million in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $169.8M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $188.2M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $193.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $132.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $160.0M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $138.6M | 30.2K t |
| 2017 | $104.8M | 22.1K t |
Where Kenya imports pesticide from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), India (18%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.3M | 42% |
| India | $29.8M | 18% |
| France | $10.0M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 5% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $6.2M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 2% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| United States | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 33% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 27% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 26% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 8.1% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 2.1% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.6% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 1% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pesticide exports from Kenya
Exports of pesticide by Kenya reached $35.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (38%), Uganda (24%), Tanzania (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $13.2M | 38% |
| Uganda | $8.4M | 24% |
| Tanzania | $3.2M | 9.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.0M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 8.4% |
| Rwanda | $919K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $710K | 2% |
| Austria | $426K | 1.2% |
| South Sudan | $229K | 0.7% |
| Burundi | $203K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pesticide imports (HS 3808): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pesticide worth $169.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($71.3 million), followed by India (18%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.8 million in 2017 to $169.8 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $193.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pesticide?
Yes. Kenya exported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $134.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (33% of the value) and 3808.92 (27%).
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.
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