Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $72.5 million (74.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $108.1 million.
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 | $72.5M | 74.1K t |
| 2023 | $62.9M | 56.8K t |
| 2022 | $58.5M | 52.8K t |
| 2021 | $58.1M | 58.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.0M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $85.2M | 85.7K t |
| 2018 | $108.1M | 90.4K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 67.3K t |
Where Kenya imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.1M | 95% |
| India | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $556K | 0.8% |
| Oman | $340K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $306K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $124K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $59K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $58K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $47K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $514 thousand (596 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (39%), Slovenia (16%), DR Congo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $200K | 39% |
| Slovenia | $84K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $75K | 15% |
| Turkey | $65K | 13% |
| Uganda | $35K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $31K | 6.1% |
| India | $22K | 4.2% |
| South Sudan | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $72.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($69.1 million), followed by India (2%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $72.5 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $108.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Kenya exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Slovenia and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $71.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. 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?
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