Petroleum resin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum resin by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 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 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports petroleum resin from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 52% |
| India | $616K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $132K | 4.7% |
| France | $126K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $92K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $52K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $49K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3911
| 3911.10 | Petroleum resins | 75% |
| 3911.90 | Polysulfones and polysulfides | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.22, 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.
Petroleum resin exports from Kenya
Exports of petroleum resin by Kenya reached $286 thousand in 2024 (192 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (35%), Uganda (28%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $100K | 35% |
| Uganda | $79K | 28% |
| Germany | $50K | 18% |
| Rwanda | $28K | 9.7% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 5.5% |
| Romania | $7K | 2.4% |
| Burundi | $5K | 1.8% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya petroleum resin imports (HS 3911): 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 3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported petroleum resin worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resin to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (22%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum resin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2020 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export petroleum resin?
Yes. Kenya exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Uganda and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resin?
The HS code for petroleum resin is heading 3911. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3911.10 (75% of the value) and 3911.90 (25%).
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