Sodium phosphate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium phosphate by Kenya reached $6.8 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 111% 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 | $6.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $23K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $37K | 31 t |
Where Kenya imports sodium phosphate from
Thailand alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.5M | 81% |
| Belgium | $859K | 13% |
| China | $429K | 6.3% |
| India | $38K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.47, 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 sodium phosphate imports (HS 2835.22): 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 2835.22: Phosphates: of mono- or disodium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium phosphate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sodium phosphate worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 159 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium phosphate to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium phosphate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium phosphate?
The HS code for sodium phosphate is subheading 2835.22. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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