Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.4 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.4 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 | $4.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 4.1K t |
Where Kenya imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
Egypt alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.0M | 68% |
| China | $1.2M | 28% |
| Uganda | $75K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $42K | 1% |
| India | $32K | 0.7% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 34% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 30% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 16% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 7.3% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 6.3% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 3.4% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 1.5% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $2.9 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.8M | 62% |
| Tanzania | $825K | 28% |
| Rwanda | $279K | 9.6% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (28%) and Uganda (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.9 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 $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (34% of the value) and 7209.27 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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