Hot rolling mills imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.1 million of hot rolling mills in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 352% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $21.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 874 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 113 t |
Where Kenya imports hot rolling mills from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 91% |
| India | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.34 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.87, 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.
Hot rolling mills exports from Kenya
Exports of hot rolling mills by Kenya reached $318 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $318K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hot rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hot rolling mills worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 146 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 352% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by India (9%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.34 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot rolling mills to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 954%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hot rolling mills?
Yes. Kenya exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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