Packaged Medicaments Import of Kenya in 2024: The Brief Overview of Latest Trends

Kenya has come across a significant surge in the import of packaged medicaments due to the rise in domestic demand and persistent structural gaps in local pharmaceutical production units. Kenya Export Data says, the expansion of Kenya’s healthcare coverage under the Universal Health Coverage Agenda has been swelling up the overall import rate, recording an estimated 15% year-on-year increase in 2024 as compared to 2023. The country has been heavily dependent on the import of active pharmaceutical ingredients over foreign exporters due to its limited production capacity. The regulatory and logistical delays accompanied by the currency depreciation have been a serving stone towards diversification in the import rate.

The continuous rise in the disease burden and the lack of effectiveness of the manufacturing units has resulted in an import trade value of packaged medicaments worth 2.8 billion US dollars in 2024. Import Globals with its Kenya Trade Data, gives a brief overview of the overall amount of packaged medicaments imported in the nation from foreign exporters to help the business holders get knowledge regarding the upcoming investment opportunities for them in the international trade market.

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE IMPORT OF PACKAGED MEDICAMENTS IN KENYA IN 2024

The government authorities of Kenya have been continuously implementing several initiatives to maintain stability in the import and export marketing region of the nation. The local manufacturing target of around 50% by 2026 launched in the year 2023 has been actively pursuing gold mandates regarding half of the essential drugs in Kenya. The government has been offering tax holidays, simplified licensing, and regulatory fast-tracking while reducing fees and assistance for local producers. Due to the dominant import rate, these incentives are supposed to shift the balance towards domestic output.

The collaboration on commodity security, Kenya and the United States, the reinforcement of bilateral ties by the United States through KEMSA, mainly focusing on health commodity procurement, regulatory strengthening, and technology transfer has enhanced local procurement systems. It has stabilized the supply chain but has also enabled greater domestic production while reducing dependency on imported packaged medicines.

THE LEADING VARIANTS OF PACKAGED MEDICAMENTS IMPORTED INTO KENYA IN 2024

Kenya has focused on importing packaged medicaments from nations providing them valuable ranges. As per the Kenya Import Data, the top 10 leading variants of packaged medicaments imported in the nation in 2024 are,

  • Mixed or unspecified medicaments — The annual import trade value of Mixed or unspecified medicaments in Kenya in 2024–786 million US dollars
  • Medicaments containing other antibiotics– The annual import trade value of Medicaments containing other antibiotics in Kenya in 2024–654 million US dollars
  • Medicaments containing penicillins– The annual import trade value of Medicaments containing penicillins in Kenya in 2024–456 million US dollars
  • Hormonal medicaments– The annual import trade value of Hormonal medicaments in Kenya in 2024–378 million US dollars
  • Corticosteroid-containing medicaments — The annual import trade value of Corticosteroid-containing medicaments in Kenya in 2024–289 million US dollars
  • Insulin-containing medicaments– The annual import trade value of Insulin in Kenya in 2024–189 million US dollars
  • Vitamin-based medicaments– The annual import trade value of Vitamin-based medicaments in Kenya in 2024–176 million US dollars
  • Paracetamol-based suspensions & analgesics– The annual import trade value of Paracetamol-based suspensions & analgesics in Kenya in 2024–142 million US dollars
  • Omeprazole 20 mg capsules– The annual import trade value of Omeprazole 20 mg capsules in Kenya in 2024–89 million US dollars
  • Amoxicillin 125 mg– The annual import trade value of Amoxicillin 125 mg in Kenya in 2024–78 million US dollars

TOP EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF KENYA IN 2024

The bilateral trade relationship with emerging providers has maintained stability in economic growth. As per the Kenya Customs Data, the top 10 import trade partners of the nation in 2024 are,

  • India — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from India in 2024–897 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Amoxicillin capsules

2. Azithromycin tablets

3. Cefuroxime axetil tablets

4. Ciprofloxacin tablets

5. Doxycycline capsules

  • China– The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from China in 2024–765 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Metronidazole tablets

2. Erythromycin tablets

3. Levofloxacin tablets

4. Cefixime dispersible tablets

5. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid tablets

  • United States — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from the United States in 2024–678 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Chloramphenicol capsules

2. Clindamycin capsules

3. Gentamicin injection

4. Norfloxacin tablets

5. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole tablets

  • Belgium — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from Belgium in 2024–589 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Tetracycline capsules

2. Nitrofurantoin tablets

3. Linezolid tablets

4. Vancomycin injection

5. Meropenem injection

  • France — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from France in 2024–476 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Paracetamol tablets

2. Ibuprofen tablets

3. Diclofenac sodium tablets

4. Aspirin tablets

5. Naproxen tablets

  • Germany — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from Germany in 2024–342 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Celecoxib capsules

2. Indomethacin capsules

3. Piroxicam capsules

4. Ketorolac injection

5. Mefenamic acid tablets

  • United Kingdom — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from the United Kingdom in 2024 -289 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Morphine sulfate injection

2. Tramadol capsules

3. Fentanyl patches

4. Buprenorphine tablets

5. Acetaminophen syrup

  • Pakistan — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from Pakistan in 2024–176 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Atenolol tablets

2. Bisoprolol tablets

3. Enalapril tablets

4. Lisinopril tablets

5. Losartan tablets

  • South Africa — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from South Africa in 2024–142 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Valsartan tablets

2. Metoprolol succinate tablets

3. Digoxin tablets

4. Furosemide tablets

5. Hydrochlorothiazide tablets

  • Netherlands — The total annual import trade value of packaged medicaments in Kenya from the Netherlands in 2024–122 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of packaged medicaments imported

1. Spironolactone tablets

2. Diltiazem tablets

3. Verapamil tablets

4. Clopidogrel tablets

5. Warfarin tablets

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