Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion worth $2.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion from
Most of the value came from Egypt (37%), South Korea (22%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.0M | 37% |
| South Korea | $615K | 23% |
| Singapore | $384K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $268K | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $185K | 6.8% |
| Tunisia | $105K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 0.8% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
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 vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imports (HS 3905.21): 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 3905.21: Vinyl acetate copolymers: in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
The HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion is subheading 3905.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
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