Float glass imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $24.0 million of float glass in 2024 (73.3 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.8 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 | $24.0M | 73.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.8M | 59.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.5M | 59.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 55.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 62.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 55.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 36.6K t |
Where Kenya imports float glass from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (47%), China (40%), Malaysia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.2M | 47% |
| China | $9.5M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| India | $230K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $223K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $192K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $167K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $154K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $121K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $118K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 68% |
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 22% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 10% |
| 7005.30 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Float glass exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported float glass worth $305 thousand (763 tonnes). Burundi alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $275K | 90% |
| Uganda | $21K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.9% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya float glass imports (HS 7005): 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: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported float glass worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (40%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export float glass?
Yes. Kenya exported $305 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (68% of the value) and 7005.10 (22%).
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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