Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $7.9 million (645 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.9M | 645 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 444 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 460 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 712 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 601 t |
Where Kenya imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (18%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 48% |
| India | $1.4M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $556K | 7% |
| Hungary | $370K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $289K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $149K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $139K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $51K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $50K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.30 per kg, 41% below the world average of $20.81, 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.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from Kenya
Exports of plastic and rubber injection molds by Kenya reached $314 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $228K | 73% |
| Germany | $45K | 14% |
| Jordan | $24K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 3.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.7% |
| India | $2K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 645 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (18%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.30 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. Kenya exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Germany and Jordan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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