Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.5 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 | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 76% |
| India | $332K | 15% |
| Italy | $87K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $45K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $41K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
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 carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (15%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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