Petroleum jelly imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum jelly by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 798 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports petroleum jelly from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 57% |
| India | $534K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 6.5% |
| Iran | $82K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $77K | 3.4% |
| China | $57K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum jelly exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported petroleum jelly worth $407 thousand (204 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $300K | 74% |
| Mauritania | $49K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 5% |
| Australia | $13K | 3.2% |
| South Sudan | $12K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya petroleum jelly imports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported petroleum jelly worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum jelly to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (23%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum jelly to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export petroleum jelly?
Yes. Kenya exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mauritania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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