Non-rectangular steel bar exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of non-rectangular steel bar by Kenya reached $3.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 231% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Kenya exports non-rectangular steel bar to
Rwanda alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.7M | 50% |
| South Sudan | $1.4M | 40% |
| DR Congo | $100K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $86K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $72K | 2.1% |
| Burundi | $53K | 1.5% |
| Somalia | $17K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
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 non-rectangular steel bar exports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported non-rectangular steel bar worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-rectangular steel bar from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Sudan (40%) and the DR Congo (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of non-rectangular steel bar from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 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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