Metal gasket joints imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal gasket joints by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (201 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.1M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $947K | 86 t |
Where Kenya imports metal gasket joints from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), China (18%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $392K | 19% |
| China | $377K | 18% |
| Japan | $236K | 12% |
| India | $227K | 11% |
| Germany | $219K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 9.3% |
| United States | $122K | 6% |
| Taiwan | $72K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $46K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $26K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.20 per kg, 69% below the world average of $32.79, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal gasket joints worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($392 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.20 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $32.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $947 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. 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 8484 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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