Plastic sanitary ware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sanitary ware by Kenya reached $7.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. 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 | $7.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic sanitary ware from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 67% |
| India | $696K | 9% |
| Egypt | $460K | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $277K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $192K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $165K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $113K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $91K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $70K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.90 | Plastic sanitary fixtures | 42% |
| 3922.10 | Plastic bathtubs and sinks | 37% |
| 3922.20 | Plastic toilet seats | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.34, 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 sanitary ware exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic sanitary ware worth $3.5 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 53% |
| Uganda | $579K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $520K | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $234K | 6.6% |
| South Sudan | $222K | 6.3% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $38K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $12K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic sanitary ware imports (HS 3922): 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic sanitary ware worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (9%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.34 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 sanitary ware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic sanitary ware?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3922.90 (42% of the value) and 3922.10 (37%).
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