Polymer adhesive imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.7 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 881 t |
Where Kenya imports polymer adhesive from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 52% |
| Egypt | $842K | 9.6% |
| India | $539K | 6.2% |
| United States | $525K | 6% |
| Germany | $492K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $368K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $307K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $299K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $133K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Polymer adhesive exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $796 thousand of polymer adhesive in 2024 (412 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (29%), Ethiopia (22%), Uganda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $231K | 29% |
| Ethiopia | $172K | 22% |
| Uganda | $110K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $91K | 12% |
| Burundi | $85K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $66K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 3% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 1.4% |
| South Sudan | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polymer adhesive imports (HS 3506.91): 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 3506.91: Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer adhesive imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polymer adhesive worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer adhesive to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymer adhesive to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export polymer adhesive?
Yes. Kenya exported $796 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Ethiopia and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer adhesive?
The HS code for polymer adhesive is subheading 3506.91. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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