Pig iron imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.9 million of pig iron in 2024 (51.5 thousand tonnes). That is 127% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 120% 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 | $21.9M | 51.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $2K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $117K | 407 t |
| 2018 | $170K | 562 t |
| 2017 | $88K | 319 t |
Where Kenya imports pig iron from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $11.1M | 51% |
| India | $10.8M | 49% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7201
| 7201.10 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 100% |
| 7201.50 | Alloy pig iron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
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 pig iron imports (HS 7201): 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 7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pig iron imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pig iron worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries supply pig iron to Kenya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (49%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pig iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pig iron to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pig iron?
The HS code for pig iron is heading 7201. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7201.10 (100% of the value) and 7201.50 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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