Pigments and preparations (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pigments and preparations (other) by Kenya reached $8.8 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $8.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
Where Kenya imports pigments and preparations (other) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.5M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $492K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $302K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $223K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $207K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $177K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $167K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $115K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 68% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Pigments and preparations (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported pigments and preparations (other) worth $500 thousand (130 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (45%), Uganda (19%), Nigeria (18%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $224K | 45% |
| Uganda | $97K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $90K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 9.1% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 6.1% |
| Burundi | $7K | 1.4% |
| Ethiopia | $3K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $3K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pigments and preparations (other) imports (HS 3206.49): 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 3206.49: Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4.
Common questions
What is the value of pigments and preparations (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigments and preparations (other) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigments and preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigments and preparations (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pigments and preparations (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Nigeria. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigments and preparations (other)?
The HS code for pigments and preparations (other) is subheading 3206.49. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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