Plastic building material imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported plastic building material worth $18.2 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 31% 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 | $18.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 7.1K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 85% |
| India | $419K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $309K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $301K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $213K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $208K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $201K | 1.1% |
| France | $129K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $109K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $100K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 81% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 12% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 4.4% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic building material exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic building material worth $4.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $2.2M | 51% |
| Tanzania | $828K | 19% |
| Uganda | $481K | 11% |
| Burundi | $415K | 9.7% |
| Sudan | $133K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 1% |
| Malawi | $42K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $40K | 0.9% |
| Chad | $38K | 0.9% |
| Djibouti | $15K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic building material worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by India (2%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic building material?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (80% of the value) and 3925.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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