Cast iron articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cast iron articles worth $4.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Kenya imports cast iron articles from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (39%), Italy (3%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 47% |
| China | $1.6M | 39% |
| Italy | $137K | 3.4% |
| Luxembourg | $123K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $121K | 3% |
| South Africa | $45K | 1.1% |
| France | $22K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 58% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 30% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Cast iron articles exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.4 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $783K | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $392K | 27% |
| Rwanda | $145K | 10% |
| Uganda | $53K | 3.7% |
| Ethiopia | $30K | 2.1% |
| Somalia | $10K | 0.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $8K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cast iron articles worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (39%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cast iron articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Arab Emirates and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (58% of the value) and 7325.99 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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