Plastic building materials (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building materials (other) by Kenya reached $14.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand 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 | $14.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 6.6K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic building materials (other) from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 89% |
| United Arab Emirates | $251K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $227K | 1.6% |
| India | $219K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $99K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $94K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $88K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $69K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $63K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic building materials (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic building materials (other) worth $1.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (42%), Burundi (25%), Uganda (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $653K | 42% |
| Burundi | $385K | 25% |
| Uganda | $382K | 25% |
| Malawi | $42K | 2.7% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 2% |
| Djibouti | $15K | 0.9% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 0.5% |
| Somalia | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic building materials (other) worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.24 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 building materials (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Burundi and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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