Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.3 million of potassium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 111% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $11.3M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $398K | 896 t |
| 2017 | $419K | 847 t |
Where Kenya imports potassium sulphate fertilizer from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (42%), Belgium (24%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 42% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $427K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $292K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 2.2% |
| China | $232K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $170K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $154K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $115K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.69, 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.
Potassium sulphate fertilizer exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.2 million of potassium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (50%), Uganda (32%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $594K | 50% |
| Uganda | $387K | 32% |
| Zambia | $189K | 16% |
| Belgium | $23K | 2% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya potassium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $419 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export potassium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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