Flatware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware by Kenya reached $18.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $18.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports flatware from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.0M | 94% |
| India | $446K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $144K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $116K | 0.6% |
| United States | $60K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $35K | 0.2% |
| France | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 83% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 16% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 1.1% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.87 per kg, 49% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Flatware exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $282 thousand of flatware in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (32%), United States (31%), Rwanda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $91K | 32% |
| United States | $87K | 31% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $15K | 5.4% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 3% |
| Somalia | $3K | 1% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported flatware worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by India (2%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.87 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flatware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export flatware?
Yes. Kenya exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the United States and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (82% of the value) and 8215.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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