Urea-formaldehyde resins imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.6 million of urea-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 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 | $3.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports urea-formaldehyde resins from
Most of the value came from Egypt (40%), China (24%), Oman (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 40% |
| China | $868K | 24% |
| Oman | $730K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $432K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $68K | 1.9% |
| Uganda | $44K | 1.2% |
| France | $11K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 urea-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.10): 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 3909.10: Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of urea-formaldehyde resins imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported urea-formaldehyde resins worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea-formaldehyde resins to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (24%) and Oman (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea-formaldehyde resins to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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