Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $80.7 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (58.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | $80.7M | 58.3K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2022 | $90.7M | 51.9K t |
| 2021 | $75.4M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $50.3M | 42.3K t |
| 2019 | $57.1M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $754K | 602 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic-coated steel sheet to
Uganda alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $45.9M | 57% |
| Tanzania | $20.8M | 26% |
| DR Congo | $9.0M | 11% |
| South Sudan | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Burundi | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Rwanda | $943K | 1.2% |
| Djibouti | $197K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.08. 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-coated steel sheet imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $21.6 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.2M | 93% |
| Egypt | $528K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $491K | 2.3% |
| Uganda | $202K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $88K | 0.4% |
| India | $82K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic-coated steel sheet exports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $80.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated steel sheet from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Tanzania (26%) and the DR Congo (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic-coated steel sheet from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $754 thousand in 2017 to $80.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Kenya imported $21.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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