Propane imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propane by Kenya reached $22.6 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.4 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 | $22.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.4M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 38.9K t |
Where Kenya imports propane from
United States alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.5M | 73% |
| Chile | $6.1M | 27% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 190% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya propane imports (HS 2711.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported propane worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply propane to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Chile (27%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of propane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 190% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propane to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $59.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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