Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.7 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 | $3.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 16.1K t |
Where Kenya imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 67% |
| China | $1.3M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.09, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (33%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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