Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $18.8 million of saturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $18.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 9.9K t |
Where Kenya imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), China (36%), United States (3%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.6M | 46% |
| China | $6.7M | 36% |
| United States | $539K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $448K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $419K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $401K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $239K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $209K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $199K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 36% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 13% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 10% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 8.7% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 7.6% |
| 2915.32 | Vinyl acetate | 7.3% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 5.9% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated carboxylic acid exports from Kenya
Exports of saturated carboxylic acid by Kenya reached $753 thousand in 2024 (381 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (31%), Tanzania (29%), Rwanda (28%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $233K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $219K | 29% |
| Rwanda | $208K | 28% |
| Djibouti | $27K | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $27K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $17K | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (36%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export saturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Kenya exported $753 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2915.31 (36% of the value) and 2915.90 (13%).
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