Gas cylinders exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $15.4 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 121% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 739 t |
| 2018 | $711K | 700 t |
| 2017 | $60K | 165 t |
Where Kenya exports gas cylinders to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (46%), Tanzania (23%), Rwanda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $7.1M | 46% |
| Tanzania | $3.5M | 23% |
| Rwanda | $1.7M | 11% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| DR Congo | $550K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $238K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $196K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $181K | 1.2% |
| South Sudan | $154K | 1% |
| Malawi | $136K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
Gas cylinders imports to Kenya
Imports of gas cylinders by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (943 tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 51% |
| Turkey | $559K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $334K | 9.2% |
| India | $308K | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $127K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $103K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $76K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $25K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya gas cylinders exports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported gas cylinders worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas cylinders from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Tanzania (23%) and Rwanda (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gas cylinders from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60 thousand in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import gas cylinders?
Yes. Kenya imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 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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