Sealant and mastic exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported sealant and mastic worth $2.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $28K | 22 t |
Where Kenya exports sealant and mastic to
Uganda alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.8M | 75% |
| Rwanda | $373K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $176K | 7.2% |
| South Sudan | $21K | 0.9% |
| Somalia | $13K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 0.5% |
| Burundi | $9K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sealant and mastic imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported sealant and mastic worth $2.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (41%), China (7%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $980K | 41% |
| China | $176K | 7.4% |
| India | $169K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $153K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $143K | 6% |
| Italy | $122K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $115K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $74K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $54K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sealant and mastic exports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported sealant and mastic worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy sealant and mastic from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Rwanda (15%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sealant and mastic from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import sealant and mastic?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and India. That compares with exports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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