Metal ornaments imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal ornaments by Kenya reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 173% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 576 t |
| 2021 | $824K | 351 t |
| 2020 | $616K | 298 t |
| 2019 | $920K | 371 t |
| 2018 | $990K | 203 t |
| 2017 | $973K | 148 t |
Where Kenya imports metal ornaments from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 88% |
| Spain | $153K | 3.2% |
| India | $150K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 1.4% |
| United States | $52K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8306
| 8306.29 | Metal statuettes | 78% |
| 8306.30 | Metal picture frames | 17% |
| 8306.21 | Silver-plated statuettes | 2.6% |
| 8306.10 | Bells | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 58% below the world average of $9.48, 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 ornaments imports (HS 8306): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal ornaments imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal ornaments worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 173% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal ornaments to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Spain (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal ornaments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $9.48 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 ornaments to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $973 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. 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 ornaments?
The HS code for metal ornaments is heading 8306. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8306.29 (78% of the value) and 8306.30 (17%).
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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