Pure toluene imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure toluene by Kenya reached $4.0 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.2 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 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports pure toluene from
Most of the value came from India (37%), South Korea (20%), Taiwan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 37% |
| South Korea | $794K | 20% |
| Taiwan | $756K | 19% |
| China | $695K | 17% |
| Belgium | $140K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $119K | 3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.95. 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 pure toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pure toluene worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Taiwan (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure toluene to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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