Plastic hose imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $30.1 million of plastic hose in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $30.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $36.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 7.0K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Spain (17%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 41% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 17% |
| India | $3.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $824K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $618K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $547K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $516K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $391K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 26% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 22% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 21% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 12% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 4% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 3.8% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 3.5% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Kenya
Exports of plastic hose by Kenya reached $9.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (36%), Tanzania (21%), Burundi (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $3.5M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 21% |
| Burundi | $989K | 10% |
| Uganda | $934K | 9.5% |
| Malawi | $521K | 5.3% |
| South Sudan | $448K | 4.6% |
| Ethiopia | $378K | 3.9% |
| Djibouti | $210K | 2.1% |
| Somalia | $206K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $177K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic hose worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Spain (17%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic hose?
Yes. Kenya exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3917.10 (26% of the value) and 3917.39 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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