Polycarboxylic acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported polycarboxylic acid worth $21.9 million (15.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 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 | $21.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 11.8K t |
Where Kenya imports polycarboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 61% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 12% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 9.1% |
| India | $466K | 2.1% |
| United States | $257K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 1% |
| Italy | $129K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $92K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 71% |
| 2917.35 | Phthalic anhydride | 19% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 2.3% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 2.3% |
| 2917.14 | Maleic anhydride | 1.6% |
| 2917.33 | Dinonyl and didecyl phthalates | 1.2% |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid | 0.8% |
| 2917.12 | Adipic acid | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.11. 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 polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polycarboxylic acid worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Malaysia (12%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (71% of the value) and 2917.35 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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