Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid by Kenya reached $5.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.8 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 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 870 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (47%), France (25%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 47% |
| France | $1.4M | 25% |
| India | $844K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $175K | 3% |
| Belgium | $86K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $15K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 25% |
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 22% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 14% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 13% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 9.5% |
| 2916.13 | Methacrylic acid | 5.3% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 4.2% |
| 2916.14 | Methacrylic acid esters | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.22. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (25%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2020 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2916.20 (25% of the value) and 2916.12 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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