Metal furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported metal furniture worth $16.9 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.7 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 | $16.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 7.8K t |
Where Kenya imports metal furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 73% |
| United States | $1.0M | 6% |
| South Korea | $500K | 3% |
| Finland | $378K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $376K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $348K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $277K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $275K | 1.6% |
| India | $200K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.09, 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.
Metal furniture exports from Kenya
Exports of metal furniture by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (194 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (42%), Rwanda (26%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+974% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $492K | 42% |
| Rwanda | $300K | 26% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 10% |
| South Sudan | $80K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $57K | 4.9% |
| Ethiopia | $26K | 2.2% |
| Comoros | $21K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.8% |
| Somalia | $9K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal furniture worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by the United States (6%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $32.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export metal furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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