Polycarbonate resin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polycarbonate resin by Kenya reached $4.0 million in 2024 (948 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.0M | 948 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 907 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 701 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $614K | 262 t |
| 2019 | $824K | 382 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $960K | 355 t |
Where Kenya imports polycarbonate resin from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (42%), France (23%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 42% |
| France | $915K | 23% |
| China | $506K | 13% |
| South Korea | $316K | 8% |
| Belgium | $179K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 3.4% |
| Latvia | $105K | 2.6% |
| India | $70K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $56K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polycarbonate resin imports (HS 3907.40): 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 3907.40: Polycarbonates: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate resin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polycarbonate resin worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 948 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarbonate resin to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (23%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarbonate resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polycarbonate resin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $960 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate resin?
The HS code for polycarbonate resin is subheading 3907.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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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