Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.4 million of plastic pipe and hose fittings in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 69% |
| India | $332K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $274K | 4.3% |
| Uganda | $173K | 2.7% |
| Israel | $131K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $115K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $107K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $100K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $91K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $90K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 72% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.3 million of plastic pipe and hose fittings in 2024 (636 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (37%), Uganda (30%), South Sudan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $463K | 37% |
| Uganda | $377K | 30% |
| South Sudan | $141K | 11% |
| Burundi | $74K | 5.9% |
| Seychelles | $59K | 4.7% |
| Djibouti | $51K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $15K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic pipe and hose fittings?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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