Phthalic anhydride imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phthalic anhydride by Kenya reached $4.3 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports phthalic anhydride from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 89% |
| South Korea | $431K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya phthalic anhydride imports (HS 2917.35): 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 2917.35: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalic anhydride imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported phthalic anhydride worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 108 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalic anhydride to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of phthalic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phthalic anhydride to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalic anhydride?
The HS code for phthalic anhydride is subheading 2917.35. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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