Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.2 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.8 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 | $5.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 30.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 43.9K t |
Where Kenya imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 58% |
| China | $2.1M | 41% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 75% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 11% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 5.2% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 4.6% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 2% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 1.7% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 0.7% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (41%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (75% of the value) and 7228.60 (11%).
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