Plastic flooring imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.8 million of plastic flooring in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.5 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 | $9.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 13.6K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic flooring from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 81% |
| India | $493K | 5% |
| Egypt | $297K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $163K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $112K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $99K | 1% |
| Thailand | $79K | 0.8% |
| United States | $59K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3918
| 3918.10 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 75% |
| 3918.90 | Plastic flooring and wall covering | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.97, 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 flooring exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic flooring worth $436 thousand (319 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (23%), Jordan (15%), Uganda (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $100K | 23% |
| Jordan | $67K | 15% |
| Uganda | $59K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 11% |
| Somalia | $43K | 9.9% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 7.5% |
| Malawi | $30K | 6.9% |
| Ethiopia | $25K | 5.7% |
| Haiti | $9K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $9K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic flooring imports (HS 3918): 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 3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic flooring worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by India (5%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.97 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 flooring to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic flooring?
Yes. Kenya exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Jordan and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring?
The HS code for plastic flooring is heading 3918. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3918.10 (75% of the value) and 3918.90 (25%).
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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