Saturated polyester resins imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated polyester resins by Kenya reached $5.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 983 t |
| 2017 | $756K | 363 t |
Where Kenya imports saturated polyester resins from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 50% |
| China | $909K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $629K | 11% |
| Egypt | $408K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $358K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $200K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $93K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.04, 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 saturated polyester resins imports (HS 3907.99): 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported saturated polyester resins worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.04 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 polyester resins to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $756 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 646%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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