Plastic bottle exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic bottle worth $58.9 million (25.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $53.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2020 | $48.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 8.0K t |
Where Kenya exports plastic bottle to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (45%), Tanzania (23%), Rwanda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $26.2M | 45% |
| Tanzania | $13.8M | 24% |
| Rwanda | $9.0M | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| South Sudan | $1.2M | 2% |
| South Africa | $986K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $902K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $712K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $539K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $461K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 34% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 17% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 17% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 16% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 12% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 3% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $46.5 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (30%), India (25%), Egypt (8%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 30% |
| India | $11.8M | 25% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic bottle exports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic bottle worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic bottle from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Tanzania (23%) and Rwanda (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic bottle from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. The peak was 2023 at $61.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic bottle?
Yes. Kenya imported $46.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Egypt. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (34% of the value) and 3923.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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