Propanol imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propanol by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $707K | 826 t |
Where Kenya imports propanol from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 57% |
| China | $838K | 22% |
| India | $321K | 8.2% |
| United States | $252K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $95K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $41K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.26. 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 propanol imports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported propanol worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply propanol to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (22%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of propanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of propanol to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $707 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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