Sanitary products imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $42.6 million of sanitary products in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $75.4 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 | $42.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $68.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $75.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $69.4M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $59.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 18.6K t |
Where Kenya imports sanitary products from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Egypt (42%), Czech Republic (4%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 42% |
| Egypt | $17.9M | 42% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| India | $658K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $359K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $290K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $256K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $254K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $35.1 million of sanitary products in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (38%), Malawi (24%), Tanzania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $13.3M | 38% |
| Malawi | $8.6M | 24% |
| Tanzania | $6.7M | 19% |
| South Sudan | $5.5M | 16% |
| Zambia | $582K | 1.7% |
| Somalia | $235K | 0.7% |
| Rwanda | $90K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $39K | 0.1% |
| France | $30K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sanitary products worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Egypt (42%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $75.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sanitary products?
Yes. Kenya exported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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