Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.8 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 701 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 917 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 59% |
| Russia | $360K | 13% |
| India | $299K | 11% |
| Egypt | $245K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $158K | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $86K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
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 styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Russia (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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