Vitamin preparations (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vitamin preparations (other) worth $2.9 million (185 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.2 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 | $2.9M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 165 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 120 t |
Where Kenya imports vitamin preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (49%), South Africa (11%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 49% |
| South Africa | $331K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $321K | 11% |
| India | $307K | 11% |
| China | $155K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $110K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $72K | 2.5% |
| United States | $56K | 2% |
| Australia | $44K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.56 per kg, close to the world average of $16.85.
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 vitamin preparations (other) imports (HS 2936.90): 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 2936.90: Vitamins: n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin preparations (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vitamin preparations (other) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin preparations (other) to Kenya?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.56 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $16.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin preparations (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin preparations (other)?
The HS code for vitamin preparations (other) is subheading 2936.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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