Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $388.0 million of hot-rolled steel coil thin in 2024 (668.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $388.0M | 668.9K t |
| 2023 | $386.9M | 613.8K t |
| 2022 | $390.8M | 498.5K t |
| 2021 | $372.4M | 435.2K t |
| 2020 | $261.0M | 526.4K t |
| 2019 | $296.7M | 510.3K t |
| 2018 | $293.8M | 478.7K t |
| 2017 | $236.6M | 446.2K t |
Where Kenya imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
Japan alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $198.5M | 51% |
| China | $172.1M | 44% |
| South Korea | $15.5M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $794K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $536K | 0.1% |
| India | $306K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $227K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $388.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($198.5 million), followed by China (44%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.60 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 steel coil thin to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.6 million in 2017 to $388.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $390.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $328.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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