PVC imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported pvc worth $58.8 million (60.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $82.3 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 | $58.8M | 60.4K t |
| 2023 | $49.7M | 54.9K t |
| 2022 | $67.0M | 52.3K t |
| 2021 | $82.3M | 60.8K t |
| 2020 | $70.5M | 74.4K t |
| 2019 | $60.3M | 63.8K t |
| 2018 | $68.7M | 77.1K t |
| 2017 | $65.9M | 75.7K t |
Where Kenya imports pvc from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.6M | 76% |
| United States | $4.5M | 7.7% |
| India | $3.6M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $937K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $597K | 1% |
| South Korea | $524K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $454K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $438K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $427K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 67% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 28% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 2.2% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 1.3% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0.7% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 0.6% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.2% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
PVC exports from Kenya
Exports of pvc by Kenya reached $1.0 million in 2024 (873 tonnes). Uganda alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $829K | 82% |
| Rwanda | $83K | 8.2% |
| Tanzania | $77K | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 1.4% |
| South Sudan | $4K | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pvc worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($44.6 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.9 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $82.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pvc?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $57.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (67% of the value) and 3904.22 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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