Vitamin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.0 million of vitamin in 2024 (840 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $11.0M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 718 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 434 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 470 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 334 t |
Where Kenya imports vitamin from
Most of the value came from China (37%), South Africa (22%), Switzerland (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 37% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 16% |
| India | $951K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $825K | 7.5% |
| United States | $180K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $144K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $125K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $119K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.29 | Vitamins (other unmixed) | 35% |
| 2936.90 | Vitamin preparations (other) | 26% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamin E (unmixed) | 17% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamin A (unmixed) | 8.8% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamin C (unmixed) | 5.4% |
| 2936.26 | Vitamin B12 (unmixed) | 2.9% |
| 2936.24 | Pantothenic acid (unmixed) | 1.9% |
| 2936.23 | Vitamin B2 (unmixed) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.07 per kg, close to the world average of $11.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported vitamin worth $338 thousand (151 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (44%), Rwanda (19%), Djibouti (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $148K | 44% |
| Rwanda | $64K | 19% |
| Djibouti | $33K | 9.8% |
| Uganda | $22K | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 6.3% |
| Malawi | $13K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 2.9% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 1.9% |
| United States | $6K | 1.9% |
| Somalia | $6K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya vitamin imports (HS 2936): 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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vitamin worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.07 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export vitamin?
Yes. Kenya exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Rwanda and Djibouti. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2936.29 (35% of the value) and 2936.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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