Potassium fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Kenya reached $18.4 million in 2024 (40.0 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.1 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 | $18.4M | 40.0K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 74.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 38.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 32.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 4.1K t |
Where Kenya imports potassium fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), United Kingdom (26%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.3M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 26% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $427K | 2.3% |
| China | $299K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $292K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $235K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $154K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 61% |
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 29% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Kenya
Exports of potassium fertilizer by Kenya reached $5.3 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.2M | 61% |
| Rwanda | $1.2M | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $594K | 11% |
| Zambia | $189K | 3.6% |
| Madagascar | $25K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported potassium fertilizer worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Kenya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3104.30 (61% of the value) and 3104.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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