Polish exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported polish worth $8.5 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 689 t |
Where Kenya exports polish to
Most of it went to Uganda (28%), Tanzania (25%), Ethiopia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.4M | 28% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 25% |
| Ethiopia | $1.4M | 17% |
| Rwanda | $1.0M | 12% |
| Zambia | $551K | 6.5% |
| DR Congo | $516K | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $374K | 4.4% |
| South Sudan | $18K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $15K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.10 | Shoe polish | 83% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring paste | 14% |
| 3405.20 | Furniture polish | 2.1% |
| 3405.90 | Metal polish | 0.6% |
| 3405.30 | Car polish | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.43, 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.
Polish imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported polish worth $2.4 million (988 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (29%), United Kingdom (25%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $704K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $609K | 25% |
| South Africa | $189K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $177K | 7.2% |
| France | $130K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $116K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 3.8% |
| United States | $93K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $63K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polish exports (HS 3405): 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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported polish worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy polish from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Tanzania (25%) and Ethiopia (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of polish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polish from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import polish?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3405.10 (83% of the value) and 3405.40 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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