Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $6.4 million of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 309% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya exports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to
Most of it went to China (43%), Ireland (14%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 43% |
| Ireland | $909K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $753K | 12% |
| Turkey | $478K | 7.5% |
| Israel | $203K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $150K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $131K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $129K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $118K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.07, 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.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $631 thousand (727 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (38%), Tanzania (37%), Malaysia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $238K | 38% |
| Tanzania | $231K | 37% |
| Malaysia | $124K | 20% |
| Singapore | $21K | 3.3% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 309% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2018 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Kenya imported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Tanzania and Malaysia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. 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?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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