Laminated safety glass (vehicles) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.5 million of laminated safety glass (vehicles) in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 573 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Kenya imports laminated safety glass (vehicles) from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 87% |
| United States | $252K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $43K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $23K | 0.7% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 72% below the world average of $5.79, 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.
Laminated safety glass (vehicles) exports from Kenya
Exports of laminated safety glass (vehicles) by Kenya reached $258 thousand in 2024 (135 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (33%), DR Congo (30%), Uganda (30%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $85K | 33% |
| DR Congo | $77K | 30% |
| Uganda | $77K | 30% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 6.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya laminated safety glass (vehicles) imports (HS 7007.21): 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 7007.21: Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Common questions
What is the value of laminated safety glass (vehicles) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported laminated safety glass (vehicles) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply laminated safety glass (vehicles) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (7%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 831% on the year.
What is the average import price of laminated safety glass (vehicles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $5.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laminated safety glass (vehicles) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export laminated safety glass (vehicles)?
Yes. Kenya exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for laminated safety glass (vehicles)?
The HS code for laminated safety glass (vehicles) is subheading 7007.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7007 page.
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