Deformed bar drawn exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $10.7 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.6 million.
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 | $10.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 41.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Kenya exports deformed bar drawn to
Rwanda alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $7.6M | 71% |
| Burundi | $1.5M | 14% |
| Uganda | $605K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $510K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $419K | 3.9% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Deformed bar drawn imports to Kenya
Imports of deformed bar drawn by Kenya reached $16.6 million in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Kenya deformed bar drawn exports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported deformed bar drawn worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries buy deformed bar drawn from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Burundi (14%) and Uganda (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of deformed bar drawn from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2018 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2023 at $31.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import deformed bar drawn?
Yes. Kenya imported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Uganda and China. That compares with exports of $10.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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