Xylenes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of xylenes by Kenya reached $4.6 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $4.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $519K | 581 t |
| 2017 | $470K | 677 t |
Where Kenya imports xylenes from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (39%), India (28%), Taiwan (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.8M | 39% |
| India | $1.3M | 28% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $257K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $102K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 2% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported xylenes worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to Kenya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (28%) and Taiwan (23%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of xylenes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 876%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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