Pigment dispersion imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported pigment dispersion worth $6.0 million (740 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 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 | $6.0M | 740 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 832 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 986 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 946 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 693 t |
Where Kenya imports pigment dispersion from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 68% |
| China | $591K | 9.9% |
| India | $395K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $181K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $133K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $89K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $62K | 1% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1% |
| South Korea | $54K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $49K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Paint pigment | 84% |
| 3212.10 | Specialty pigment | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, 21% below the world average of $10.25, 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.
Pigment dispersion exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported pigment dispersion worth $811 thousand (397 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (43%), Rwanda (25%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $350K | 43% |
| Rwanda | $203K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $137K | 17% |
| South Sudan | $75K | 9.2% |
| Ethiopia | $29K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $12K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pigment dispersion imports (HS 3212): 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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pigment dispersion worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 740 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $10.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment dispersion to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pigment dispersion?
Yes. Kenya exported $811 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (84% of the value) and 3212.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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