Plastic flooring and wall covering imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.6 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 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 865 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic flooring and wall covering from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 67% |
| India | $397K | 16% |
| Egypt | $148K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $34K | 1.4% |
| United States | $32K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.30, 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 and wall covering exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $400 thousand of plastic flooring and wall covering in 2024 (278 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (25%), Jordan (17%), Tanzania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $100K | 25% |
| Jordan | $67K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 12% |
| Uganda | $44K | 11% |
| Somalia | $43K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 8.2% |
| Malawi | $30K | 7.5% |
| Ethiopia | $25K | 6.2% |
| Haiti | $9K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic flooring and wall covering imports (HS 3918.90): 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 3918.90: Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring and wall covering imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring and wall covering to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (16%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring and wall covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic flooring and wall covering to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic flooring and wall covering?
Yes. Kenya exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Jordan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering?
The HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering is subheading 3918.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
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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