Vitamins (other unmixed) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamins (other unmixed) by Kenya reached $3.8 million in 2024 (259 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.8M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 396 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 372 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 439 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $723K | 70 t |
Where Kenya imports vitamins (other unmixed) from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 53% |
| China | $1000K | 26% |
| Switzerland | $261K | 6.8% |
| India | $250K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 4% |
| United States | $103K | 2.7% |
| France | $23K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.84 per kg, close to the world average of $14.15.
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 vitamins (other unmixed) imports (HS 2936.29): 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 2936.29: Vitamins: n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamins (other unmixed) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vitamins (other unmixed) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamins (other unmixed) to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamins (other unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamins (other unmixed) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $723 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 432%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamins (other unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamins (other unmixed) is subheading 2936.29. 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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