Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated arc welding electrodes by Kenya reached $6.1 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.2 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 | $6.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 6.1K t |
Where Kenya imports coated arc welding electrodes from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 74% |
| India | $598K | 9.9% |
| Uganda | $324K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $195K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $163K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $101K | 1.7% |
| United States | $50K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $42K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $21K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.15, 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.
Coated arc welding electrodes exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $350 thousand of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (211 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $321K | 92% |
| Uganda | $14K | 4.1% |
| Rwanda | $12K | 3.4% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (10%) and Uganda (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 975% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. Kenya exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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