Ceramic dinnerware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.7 million of ceramic dinnerware in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $4.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $633K | 228 t |
Where Kenya imports ceramic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 89% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 2.2% |
| United States | $73K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.9% |
| France | $38K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 73% below the world average of $3.26, 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.
Ceramic dinnerware exports from Kenya
Exports of ceramic dinnerware by Kenya reached $1.0 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). Gambia alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $888K | 86% |
| South Sudan | $31K | 3% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $11K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $6K | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $5K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ceramic dinnerware imports (HS 6912): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic dinnerware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ceramic dinnerware worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic dinnerware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $3.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic dinnerware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $633 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 638%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export ceramic dinnerware?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, South Sudan and Cyprus. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic dinnerware?
The HS code for ceramic dinnerware is heading 6912. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6912.00. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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