Flatware pieces imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $14.9 million of flatware pieces in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $14.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports flatware pieces from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 94% |
| India | $433K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $115K | 0.8% |
| United States | $47K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $35K | 0.2% |
| France | $31K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.43 per kg, 90% above the world average of $7.60. 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 pieces exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $201 thousand of flatware pieces in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (45%), United States (43%), South Sudan (3%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $91K | 45% |
| United States | $87K | 43% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $2K | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $2K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya flatware pieces imports (HS 8215.99): 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 8215.99: Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware pieces imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported flatware pieces worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware pieces to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by India (3%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.43 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $7.60 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 pieces to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export flatware pieces?
Yes. Kenya exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the United States and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware pieces?
The HS code for flatware pieces is subheading 8215.99. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 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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