Sulfonamide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfonamide by Kenya reached $9.5 million in 2024 (910 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $9.5M | 910 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 804 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 942 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 596 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 408 t |
Where Kenya imports sulfonamide from
India alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.5M | 79% |
| China | $2.0M | 21% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2935
| 2935.90 | Sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 | 86% |
| 2935.10 | Sulphonamides: N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide | 14% |
| 2935.50 | Sulphonamides: other perfluorooctane sulphonamides | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2935.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.38 per kg, 91% below the world average of $118.12, 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 sulfonamide imports (HS 2935): 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 2935: Sulphonamides.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonamide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sulfonamide worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 910 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonamide to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (21%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonamide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.38 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $118.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonamide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2021 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonamide?
The HS code for sulfonamide is heading 2935. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2935.90 (86% of the value) and 2935.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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