Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles by Kenya reached $3.4 million in 2024 (362 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.4 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 | $3.4M | 362 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 558 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 375 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 465 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 633 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 492 t |
Where Kenya imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
India alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 62% |
| Thailand | $970K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 3.6% |
| China | $98K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $30K | 0.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 94% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, 41% below the world average of $16.08, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): 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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 362 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $16.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (94% of the value) and 4014.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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