Glassware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glassware by Kenya reached $16.6 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.0 million.
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 | $16.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 9.1K t |
Where Kenya imports glassware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 11% |
| Egypt | $805K | 4.9% |
| India | $710K | 4.3% |
| France | $366K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $135K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $121K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $102K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $100K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 53% |
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 29% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 8.6% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 3.4% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 3.3% |
| 7013.41 | Lead crystal tableware | 1.2% |
| 7013.91 | Lead crystal glassware (other) | 0.6% |
| 7013.42 | Heat-resistant tableware | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.84, 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.
Glassware exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported glassware worth $458 thousand (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (22%), Germany (15%), Somalia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $100K | 22% |
| Germany | $71K | 16% |
| Somalia | $63K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 10% |
| Cyprus | $35K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $27K | 6% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $16K | 3.4% |
| China | $14K | 3.2% |
| United States | $11K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported glassware worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glassware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export glassware?
Yes. Kenya exported $458 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Germany and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7013.49 (53% of the value) and 7013.37 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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