Phosphoric acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.5 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Kenya imports phosphoric acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 92% |
| India | $178K | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 100% |
| 2809.10 | Phosphorus pentoxide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya phosphoric acid imports (HS 2809): 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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported phosphoric acid worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphoric acid to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (7%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphoric acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2809.20 (100% of the value) and 2809.10 (0%).
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