Bitumen roofing sheets imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $3.1 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 81% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $184K | 198 t |
| 2017 | $995K | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports bitumen roofing sheets from
Egypt alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.0M | 96% |
| China | $58K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $48K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.87, 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 bitumen roofing sheets imports (HS 6807.10): 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 6807.10: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen roofing sheets imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen roofing sheets to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (2%) and Slovakia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen roofing sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen roofing sheets to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $995 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen roofing sheets?
The HS code for bitumen roofing sheets is subheading 6807.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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