Float glass sheets (standard) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass sheets (standard) by Kenya reached $16.2 million in 2024 (50.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $16.2M | 50.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 26.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 12.0K t |
Where Kenya imports float glass sheets (standard) from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.0M | 68% |
| China | $2.9M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 9.1% |
| Pakistan | $145K | 0.9% |
| Iran | $115K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $87K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $84K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $75K | 0.5% |
| India | $75K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.48, 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 sheets (standard) exports from Kenya
Exports of float glass sheets (standard) by Kenya reached $225 thousand in 2024 (605 tonnes). Burundi alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $218K | 97% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 1.6% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Kenya exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 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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