Plastic household articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Kenya reached $8.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.6 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 | $8.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 20% |
| United States | $606K | 7.1% |
| Pakistan | $332K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $261K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $135K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $91K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $87K | 1% |
| India | $86K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.06 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Kenya
Exports of plastic household articles by Kenya reached $4.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (24%), Uganda (20%), South Sudan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 24% |
| Uganda | $893K | 20% |
| South Sudan | $835K | 18% |
| Rwanda | $547K | 12% |
| Somalia | $435K | 9.6% |
| Burundi | $384K | 8.5% |
| Tanzania | $131K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $99K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $26K | 0.6% |
| Comoros | $25K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic household articles worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.06 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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