Plastic packing cases exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic packing cases by Kenya reached $6.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya exports plastic packing cases to
Most of it went to Uganda (34%), Tanzania (29%), Rwanda (27%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 34% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $1.8M | 27% |
| Djibouti | $248K | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $241K | 3.5% |
| South Sudan | $87K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $40K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $16K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.67, 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 packing cases imports to Kenya
Imports of plastic packing cases by Kenya reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (20%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+865% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 37% |
| United States | $898K | 20% |
| India | $311K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $199K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $197K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $108K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $98K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $94K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic packing cases exports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic packing cases worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic packing cases from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tanzania (29%) and Rwanda (27%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic packing cases from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic packing cases?
Yes. Kenya imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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