Starch adhesive exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $2.1 million of starch adhesive in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 million.
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 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 866 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 546 t |
Where Kenya exports starch adhesive to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (32%), Rwanda (28%), Tanzania (28%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $671K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $593K | 29% |
| Tanzania | $591K | 28% |
| South Africa | $162K | 7.8% |
| South Sudan | $48K | 2.3% |
| Ethiopia | $12K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 96% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
Starch adhesive imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.2 million of starch adhesive in 2024 (904 tonnes). Austria alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $725K | 63% |
| China | $203K | 18% |
| United States | $83K | 7.1% |
| France | $30K | 2.6% |
| India | $24K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $19K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $19K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $18K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $17K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya starch adhesive exports (HS 3505.20): 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 3505.20: Glues: based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of starch adhesive exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported starch adhesive worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy starch adhesive from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($671 thousand), followed by Rwanda (28%) and Tanzania (28%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of starch adhesive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of starch adhesive from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import starch adhesive?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, China and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $925 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for starch adhesive?
The HS code for starch adhesive is subheading 3505.20. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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