Urea fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by Kenya reached $55.2 million in 2024 (134.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% 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 | $55.2M | 134.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.1M | 130.7K t |
| 2022 | $59.8M | 80.9K t |
| 2021 | $49.4M | 110.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 146.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 83.2K t |
| 2018 | $793K | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya imports urea fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Qatar accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $27.7M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.8M | 21% |
| Algeria | $6.8M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Iran | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $664K | 1.2% |
| Oman | $581K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $196K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from Kenya
Exports of urea fertilizer by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.4M | 51% |
| Madagascar | $798K | 30% |
| Rwanda | $247K | 9.2% |
| Ethiopia | $172K | 6.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $68K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported urea fertilizer worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Kenya?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and Algeria (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Madagascar and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $52.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 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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