Coated steel strips imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported coated steel strips worth $4.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.0 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 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $988K | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports coated steel strips from
Egypt alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 53% |
| China | $1.7M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 3.8% |
| India | $93K | 2% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $38K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 74% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 8.7% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 8.6% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 4.1% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 3.4% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel strips exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $3.0 million of coated steel strips in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.4M | 81% |
| Tanzania | $495K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $59K | 2% |
| Burundi | $23K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 0.2% |
| Eritrea | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coated steel strips worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (37%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel strips to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $988 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 378%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export coated steel strips?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (74% of the value) and 7212.40 (9%).
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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