Coated steel sheets exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $122.6 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (96.3 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $122.6M | 96.3K t |
| 2023 | $118.8M | 91.1K t |
| 2022 | $143.0M | 90.9K t |
| 2021 | $129.2M | 94.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.4M | 83.1K t |
| 2019 | $100.8M | 90.9K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 46.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya exports coated steel sheets to
Uganda alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $64.0M | 52% |
| Tanzania | $26.3M | 22% |
| DR Congo | $20.7M | 17% |
| South Sudan | $5.4M | 4.4% |
| Burundi | $3.6M | 3% |
| Rwanda | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Djibouti | $197K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $95K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 66% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 31% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 2.1% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 0.9% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 0.2% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 0.1% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported coated steel sheets worth $73.0 million (74.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.5M | 69% |
| Egypt | $7.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 5.2% |
| Uganda | $3.6M | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $998K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $494K | 0.7% |
| India | $471K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $330K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coated steel sheets exports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported coated steel sheets worth $122.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated steel sheets from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($64.0 million), followed by Tanzania (21%) and the DR Congo (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coated steel sheets from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $122.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $143.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import coated steel sheets?
Yes. Kenya imported $73.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (66% of the value) and 7210.61 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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