Metal statuettes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.7 million of metal statuettes in 2024 (536 tonnes). That is 310% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.7M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $900K | 495 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $409K | 162 t |
| 2020 | $297K | 176 t |
| 2019 | $366K | 154 t |
| 2018 | $743K | 149 t |
| 2017 | $818K | 123 t |
Where Kenya imports metal statuettes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 93% |
| India | $116K | 3.2% |
| United States | $36K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, 32% below the world average of $10.15, 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 statuettes imports (HS 8306.29): 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 8306.29: Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal statuettes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal statuettes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 310% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal statuettes to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (3%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $10.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal statuettes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $818 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal statuettes?
The HS code for metal statuettes is subheading 8306.29. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
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