Narrow steel strips imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.1 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 7.7K t |
Where Kenya imports narrow steel strips from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 35% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 31% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 16% |
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 16% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 1.5% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
Narrow steel strips exports from Kenya
Exports of narrow steel strips by Kenya reached $285 thousand in 2024 (336 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $235K | 83% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 3.5% |
| Burundi | $9K | 3.2% |
| Central African Republic | $5K | 1.9% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported narrow steel strips worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Uganda (28%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export narrow steel strips?
Yes. Kenya exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (35% of the value) and 7211.90 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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