Sulfate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfate by Kenya reached $11.2 million in 2024 (57.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.7 million.
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 | $11.2M | 57.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 51.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 50.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 52.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 41.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 48.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 35.5K t |
Where Kenya imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (23%), Turkey (23%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 46% |
| India | $2.6M | 23% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 23% |
| United States | $296K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $70K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $60K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $46K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 45% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 28% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 11% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 7.6% |
| 2833.30 | Alums | 3.2% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 2.3% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 1.4% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 57% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Sulfate exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported sulfate worth $4.0 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 58% |
| Rwanda | $731K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $373K | 9.3% |
| South Sudan | $283K | 7% |
| Ethiopia | $269K | 6.7% |
| Burundi | $10K | 0.2% |
| Eritrea | $4K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sulfate worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (23%) and Turkey (23%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sulfate?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2833.11 (45% of the value) and 2833.25 (28%).
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