Colored float glass sheets imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of colored float glass sheets in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $2.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 7.2K t |
Where Kenya imports colored float glass sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 90% |
| Indonesia | $88K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $53K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $23K | 1% |
| India | $18K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.58, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya colored float glass sheets imports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported colored float glass sheets worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored float glass sheets to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Indonesia (4%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored float glass sheets to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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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