Cellular plastic film imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.0 million of cellular plastic film in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $7.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 429 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 500 t |
Where Kenya imports cellular plastic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 71% |
| Indonesia | $930K | 13% |
| South Korea | $488K | 7% |
| India | $260K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $47K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 70% below the world average of $8.07, 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.
Cellular plastic film exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported cellular plastic film worth $491 thousand (139 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $260K | 53% |
| Ethiopia | $78K | 16% |
| Somalia | $39K | 7.9% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 3.7% |
| Papua New Guinea | $15K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 2.1% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 2% |
| France | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cellular plastic film worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $8.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cellular plastic film?
Yes. Kenya exported $491 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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