Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $17.5 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (27.4 thousand tonnes). That is 739% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $17.5M | 27.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
Most of the value came from Egypt (49%), Uganda (34%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.5M | 49% |
| Uganda | $5.9M | 34% |
| China | $1.6M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $913K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $498K | 2.9% |
| India | $86K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 95% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 4.1% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 0.5% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.3% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Kenya
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Kenya reached $14.2 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $9.3M | 66% |
| Burundi | $1.6M | 11% |
| South Sudan | $1.4M | 9.9% |
| Uganda | $767K | 5.4% |
| Tanzania | $601K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $525K | 3.7% |
| Somalia | $17K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 739% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Uganda (34%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 797% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 754%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Kenya exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (95% of the value) and 7214.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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