Granite flat slabs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported granite flat slabs worth $3.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $3.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 7.1K t |
Where Kenya imports granite flat slabs from
Most of the value came from India (46%), Egypt (28%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 46% |
| Egypt | $891K | 29% |
| China | $554K | 18% |
| South Africa | $102K | 3.3% |
| Zambia | $80K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $50K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya granite flat slabs imports (HS 6802.23): 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 6802.23: Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of granite flat slabs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported granite flat slabs worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply granite flat slabs to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of granite flat slabs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of granite flat slabs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite flat slabs?
The HS code for granite flat slabs is subheading 6802.23. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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