Retail adhesive imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported retail adhesive worth $7.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 972 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 953 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 974 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports retail adhesive from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 69% |
| India | $899K | 12% |
| Germany | $387K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $247K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $146K | 2% |
| Turkey | $113K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $75K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $73K | 1% |
| South Korea | $72K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, close to the world average of $6.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail adhesive exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $976 thousand of retail adhesive in 2024 (221 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (40%), Ethiopia (38%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+770% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $395K | 40% |
| Ethiopia | $376K | 39% |
| Tanzania | $102K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $35K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $34K | 3.5% |
| Uganda | $23K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | $1K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported retail adhesive worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (12%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export retail adhesive?
Yes. Kenya exported $976 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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