Unsaturated polyester resin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.2 million of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports unsaturated polyester resin from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (41%), United Arab Emirates (30%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $967K | 30% |
| India | $391K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $152K | 4.7% |
| China | $117K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $108K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $69K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $66K | 2% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated polyester resin exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $513 thousand of unsaturated polyester resin in 2024 (702 tonnes). Indonesia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $371K | 72% |
| Rwanda | $79K | 16% |
| Uganda | $49K | 9.5% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 2.6% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya unsaturated polyester resin imports (HS 3907.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester resin to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.35 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 polyester resin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. Kenya exported $513 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 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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