Pharmaceutical good imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $23.5 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (712 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.2 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 | $23.5M | 712 t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 554 t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 557 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 522 t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 306 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 304 t |
Where Kenya imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (18%), India (16%), Finland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 18% |
| India | $3.9M | 16% |
| Finland | $3.1M | 13% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $940K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $882K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $843K | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 59% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 12% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 9.4% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 5.5% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 5.3% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 4.5% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 4% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.98 per kg, 62% below the world average of $86.10, 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.
Pharmaceutical good exports from Kenya
Exports of pharmaceutical good by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (161 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (49%), Somalia (12%), Sudan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Chad grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $1.7M | 49% |
| Somalia | $426K | 12% |
| Sudan | $384K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $118K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $109K | 3.2% |
| Chad | $88K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $76K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $74K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2% |
| Ghana | $66K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pharmaceutical good worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 712 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (16%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.98 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2023 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pharmaceutical good?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (59% of the value) and 3006.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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