Enamelled steel cookware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of enamelled steel cookware by Kenya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 365 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports enamelled steel cookware from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 79% |
| India | $454K | 12% |
| United States | $95K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 71% below the world average of $5.01, 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.
Enamelled steel cookware exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported enamelled steel cookware worth $1.2 million (367 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (40%), Ethiopia (39%), DR Congo (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $474K | 40% |
| Ethiopia | $472K | 40% |
| DR Congo | $245K | 21% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.2% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya enamelled steel cookware imports (HS 7323.94): 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 7323.94: Iron (excluding cast) or steel: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, enamelled.
Common questions
What is the value of enamelled steel cookware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported enamelled steel cookware worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply enamelled steel cookware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (12%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of enamelled steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $5.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of enamelled steel cookware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export enamelled steel cookware?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Ethiopia and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for enamelled steel cookware?
The HS code for enamelled steel cookware is subheading 7323.94. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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