Polyphosphates (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyphosphates (other) by Kenya reached $8.1 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 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 | $8.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 5.0K t |
Where Kenya imports polyphosphates (other) from
Thailand alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.7M | 58% |
| China | $2.3M | 29% |
| Belgium | $817K | 10% |
| South Africa | $143K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 0.4% |
| France | $29K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya polyphosphates (other) imports (HS 2835.39): 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 2835.39: Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of polyphosphates (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyphosphates (other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyphosphates (other) to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyphosphates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyphosphates (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyphosphates (other)?
The HS code for polyphosphates (other) is subheading 2835.39. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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