Other glass articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported other glass articles worth $4.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 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 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports other glass articles from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 78% |
| India | $534K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $152K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $117K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $56K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 82% below the world average of $11.15, 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 other glass articles imports (HS 7020): 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 7020: Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70.
Common questions
What is the value of other glass articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other glass articles worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply other glass articles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (11%) and Lebanon (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of other glass articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $11.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other glass articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other glass articles?
The HS code for other glass articles is heading 7020. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7020.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7020 page.
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