Furniture fittings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture fittings by Kenya reached $47.1 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $47.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 9.7K t |
Where Kenya imports furniture fittings from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.2M | 75% |
| India | $3.5M | 7.4% |
| United States | $3.4M | 7.3% |
| Greece | $505K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $494K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $393K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $383K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $362K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $352K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $342K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8302
| 8302.42 | Furniture hardware | 41% |
| 8302.41 | Building hardware | 16% |
| 8302.49 | Metal fittings | 16% |
| 8302.10 | Furniture hinges | 13% |
| 8302.20 | Caster wheels | 5.8% |
| 8302.50 | Wall brackets | 5.8% |
| 8302.30 | Vehicle hardware | 1.7% |
| 8302.60 | Door closers | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 40% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Furniture fittings exports from Kenya
Exports of furniture fittings by Kenya reached $488 thousand in 2024 (212 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (38%), Rwanda (23%), Tanzania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $184K | 38% |
| Rwanda | $114K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $57K | 12% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 6.9% |
| Malawi | $25K | 5.1% |
| Djibouti | $25K | 5.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya furniture fittings imports (HS 8302): 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 8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture fittings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported furniture fittings worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture fittings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by India (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture fittings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export furniture fittings?
Yes. Kenya exported $488 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $46.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture fittings?
The HS code for furniture fittings is heading 8302. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8302.42 (41% of the value) and 8302.41 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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