Alloy steel ingots imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel ingots by Kenya reached $8.2 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8553% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% 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 | $8.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $95K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $182K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $91K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $82K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $339K | 468 t |
| 2018 | $180K | 81 t |
| 2017 | $158K | 6 t |
Where Kenya imports alloy steel ingots from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.1M | 99% |
| United States | $65K | 0.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya alloy steel ingots imports (HS 7224): 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 7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel ingots imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alloy steel ingots worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply alloy steel ingots to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United States (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of alloy steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel ingots to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $158 thousand in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel ingots?
The HS code for alloy steel ingots is heading 7224. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7224.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7224 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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