Plastic dinnerware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Kenya reached $17.7 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.8 million.
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 | $17.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 7.3K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| United States | $725K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $332K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $297K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $261K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $216K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $144K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 51% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, close to the world average of $4.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic dinnerware exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $10.2 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (22%), DR Congo (19%), Rwanda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.2M | 22% |
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 20% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 16% |
| South Sudan | $1.6M | 16% |
| Tanzania | $729K | 7.1% |
| Somalia | $658K | 6.4% |
| Burundi | $527K | 5.2% |
| Malawi | $371K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $75K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $70K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic dinnerware worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Kenya exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (51% of the value) and 3924.90 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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