Gasket imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gasket by Kenya reached $5.4 million in 2024 (343 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.4M | 343 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 353 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 132 t |
Where Kenya imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were Germany (15%), China (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $814K | 15% |
| China | $670K | 13% |
| Japan | $581K | 11% |
| India | $575K | 11% |
| United States | $490K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $469K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $194K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $176K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $161K | 3% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 38% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 33% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.67 per kg, 68% below the world average of $48.77, 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.
Gasket exports from Kenya
Exports of gasket by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). Uganda alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 86% |
| United States | $241K | 10% |
| Rwanda | $27K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported gasket worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 343 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Kenya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($814 thousand), followed by China (12%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.67 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasket to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export gasket?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the United States and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (38% of the value) and 8484.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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