Cement clinker exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported cement clinker worth $112.7 million (1.81 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 325% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112.7M | 1.81M t |
| 2023 | $110.8M | 1.94M t |
| 2022 | $72.1M | 967.2K t |
| 2021 | $92.4M | 1.57M t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 274.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 90.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 81.5K t |
| 2017 | $5K | 3 t |
Where Kenya exports cement clinker to
Uganda alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $101.1M | 90% |
| Rwanda | $11.6M | 10% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, close to the world average of $0.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement clinker imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $8.1 million of cement clinker in 2024 (253.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.3M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 41% |
| Tanzania | $489K | 6% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cement clinker exports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported cement clinker worth $112.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.81 million tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 117 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cement clinker from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($101.1 million), followed by Rwanda (10%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cement clinker from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $112.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import cement clinker?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $104.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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