Fertilizer Statistics Overview KENYA

Outline 1. Production 2. Imports 3. Exports 4. Origins and Destinations 5. Utilization 6. Consumption 7. NPK analysis 8. NPK top Summary 10. Comments / Suggestions 11. Publications

Background information  This is an overview of fertilizer statistics in Kenya for the past four years  Analysis are based on official trade data (official imports and official exports)  In this overview, more emphasis is given to the year 2013 which is the immediate past year and each analysis is based on the products with higher quantities.

Current data available RAW DATA AVAILABLEPROCESSED DATA AVAILABLEON COUNTRYSTAT IMPORT Raw import data from KNBS mirroring customs, from January 2010 to December to 2013 imports have been processed and used to fill CS and FRUA output tables On CountrySTAT, there are data from 1999 – 2012 but the only product available is Anhydrous Ammonia1999 – 2012 EXPORT Raw export data from KNBS mirroring customs, from January 2011 to December to 2013 exports have been processed and used to fill CS and FRUA output tables. No export data on CountrySTAT PRODUCTION We don’t have production data N/A On CountrySTAT, there is data for TSP from CONSUMPTIONData from MOAActual consumption for 2012 from MOA has been filled on the IFA FAO compare table. They were entered manually On CountrySTAT, there are data from

Production There is production of SSP in kenya. However, we don’t know the exact amount of production for the past four years. Production of SSP by KEL Chemicals Limited is about 10,0000mt/yr

Imports In the year 2013, DAP were the most imported fertilizers accounting for 40% of all officially imported fertilizers. Comparing the imports for the past three years shows that the top 5 imports have been consistent throughout. Source: KNBS mirroring Customs Other Fertilizers includes products like; Phosphate Rock, SOP, MOP, Potassium nitrate, etc

Exports Source: KNBS mirroring Customs NPK complex were the most exported fertilizers in Comparing the total quantities of agricultural products officially exported from Kenya for the past three years, the highest exports was in 2011 with a total exports of 29,313mt As at the moment, we do not have the figures for fertilizers exported in the year 2010 Other Fertilizers includes products like; Phosphate Rock, SOP, MOP, Potassium nitrate, etc

Fertilizer origins and destinations Source: KNBS mirroring Customs This graph shows the top 10 countries that Kenya imported fertilizers from for the year 2013 and the quantities (MT) that were imported. This graph shows the top 5 countries that fertilizers from Kenya were exported to and their quantities that were exported for the year 2013

Utilization Source: KNBS mirroring Customs This table shows the usage of products imported over the past four years. Some products like urea can be used for both agriculture or industrial purpose depending on the importers

Consumption [Apparent] Source: KNBS mirroring Customs At the moment, we are yet to get actual consumption of fertilizers in Kenya, therefore, all available consumption are apparent. In 2013, the total apparent consumption of fertilizers in Kenya was 666,981mt Comparing the total apparent consumption of fertilizers over the years, consumption in 2012 was the lowest whiles consumption in 2013 was the highest. No apparent consumption for 2010 because of unavailability of fertilizer exports in that year.

NPK analysis Of all the N, P 2 O 5 and K 2 O complex fertilizers, NPK with known grades accounted for 85% of all NPK complex fertilizers imported to Kenya in 2013 Source: KNBS mirroring Customs Trend of NPK fertilizers officially imported to Kenya for the past four years NPK (Unknown Grade) refers to NPK fertilizers with their grades that are not known.

NPK analysis – top various grades of NPK, NP, NK, and PK have been officially listed but 10 are accounting for 96% of all imported complex fertilizers NPK was the most imported complex fertilizer from Romania. The importance of the horticultural sector in Kenya explains the wide range of NPK grades. Source: KNBS mirroring Customs

Total NPK Volumes(MT) and Values(KES) Imported in 2013 This table shows the volumes and average values of complex fertilizers officially imported to Kenya in the year 2013 The total quantities imported were 152,543mt amounting to 72,615,610 USD Source: KNBS, Exchange rate source: (oanda.com Time Period: 1/1/2013 to 31/1/2013) Kenya=84.78KES/US$

Summary of 2013 fertilizer statistics for Kenya

Comments / Suggestions IMPORTS DATA REQUIRING FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS 99% of all products officially imported have been fully verified (HS Code, Product Name, Grade, etc) A very high score in Africa. Only 0.1% of the imports require further clarification. The most common product that requires clarification is SOP; if it is actually for industrial or agricultural purpose.

Other Comments / Suggestions Sometimes the description provided contains two fertilizers with different grades and at times too not all the information is captured as seen above. Note: Names of importers can be added to the raw data which will help determine the usage of some products.

Publications Some of the publications that are currently available on countrystat.org are; CountrySTAT Kenya article Production Performance Consumer Prices International Trade overview No publications available specifically on fertilizers