Refined petroleum products imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined petroleum products by Kenya reached $4.39 billion in 2024 (5.11 million tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.39B | 5.11M t |
| 2023 | $4.64B | 5.17M t |
| 2022 | $5.22B | 5.06M t |
| 2021 | $3.39B | 6.27M t |
| 2020 | $2.03B | 4.49M t |
| 2019 | $3.18B | 5.93M t |
| 2018 | $898.1M | 1.34M t |
| 2017 | $836.3M | 1.75M t |
Where Kenya imports refined petroleum products from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (49%), Oman (11%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.17B | 49% |
| Oman | $504.5M | 12% |
| India | $489.7M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $479.8M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $212.7M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $195.2M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110.7M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $95.2M | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $52.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $28.3M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined petroleum products exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $907.3 million of refined petroleum products in 2024 (877.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (46%), United States (13%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $418.2M | 46% |
| United States | $117.8M | 13% |
| Tanzania | $68.2M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62.8M | 6.9% |
| Uganda | $60.9M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $53.2M | 5.9% |
| Oman | $30.1M | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $24.9M | 2.7% |
| Rwanda | $16.2M | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $13.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refined petroleum products worth $4.39 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.11 million tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.17 billion), followed by Oman (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $836.3 million in 2017 to $4.39 billion in 2024, an increase of 425%. The peak was 2022 at $5.22 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.07 billion a year.
Does Kenya also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Kenya exported $907.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. 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 2710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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