Other steel wire exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other steel wire by Kenya reached $10.6 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 266% a year on average.
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 | $10.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $486K | 459 t |
| 2020 | $413K | 575 t |
| 2019 | $203K | 248 t |
| 2018 | $34K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 7 t |
Where Kenya exports other steel wire to
DR Congo alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $7.6M | 71% |
| South Sudan | $2.8M | 26% |
| Rwanda | $169K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $19K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.37, 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.
Other steel wire imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported other steel wire worth $2.0 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 89% |
| France | $146K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1.1% |
| India | $21K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other steel wire exports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported other steel wire worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel wire from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by South Sudan (26%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel wire from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import other steel wire?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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