Petroleum gas imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported petroleum gas worth $323.1 million (497.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $323.1M | 497.8K t |
| 2023 | $275.3M | 424.7K t |
| 2022 | $312.3M | 345.5K t |
| 2021 | $263.6M | 381.6K t |
| 2020 | $138.0M | 320.8K t |
| 2019 | $155.4M | 372.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.4M | 80.9K t |
| 2017 | $92.6M | 192.6K t |
Where Kenya imports petroleum gas from
United States alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $225.5M | 70% |
| Algeria | $35.7M | 11% |
| Chile | $26.0M | 8% |
| Australia | $21.3M | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 0.7% |
| Iran | $96K | 0% |
| Greece | $72K | 0% |
| India | $21K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 93% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 7% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 0.3% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.9 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Seychelles alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $1.8M | 62% |
| Uganda | $661K | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $339K | 12% |
| Somalia | $79K | 2.7% |
| Burundi | $16K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported petroleum gas worth $323.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 497.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($225.5 million), followed by Algeria (11%) and Chile (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.6 million in 2017 to $323.1 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $200.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Uganda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $320.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (93% of the value) and 2711.12 (7%).
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