Alloy steel sheet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported alloy steel sheet worth $2.2 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $147.0 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 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 42.4K t |
| 2021 | $147.0M | 184.3K t |
| 2020 | $138.8M | 135.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 53.5K t |
| 2018 | $105.0M | 165.2K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 152.9K t |
Where Kenya imports alloy steel sheet from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 75% |
| Sweden | $186K | 8.4% |
| Japan | $170K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $82K | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 1.9% |
| India | $35K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $31K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 58% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 29% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 4.3% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 4% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 2.4% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 1.5% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Alloy steel sheet exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported alloy steel sheet worth $340 thousand (439 tonnes). Burundi alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $323K | 95% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 4% |
| Central African Republic | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alloy steel sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Sweden (8%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.14 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 sheet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 97%. The peak was 2021 at $147.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export alloy steel sheet?
Yes. Kenya exported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Rwanda and the Central African Republic. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7225.30 (58% of the value) and 7225.40 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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