Plastic spools and bobbins exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic spools and bobbins worth $9.7 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.0 million.
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 | $9.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $498K | 242 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic spools and bobbins to
Uganda alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $9.0M | 93% |
| Tanzania | $633K | 6.5% |
| Rwanda | $29K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.53, 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 spools and bobbins imports to Kenya
Imports of plastic spools and bobbins by Kenya reached $554 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). India alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $419K | 76% |
| Poland | $36K | 6.4% |
| China | $33K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $30K | 5.4% |
| United States | $21K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic spools and bobbins exports (HS 3923.40): 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 3923.40: Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spools and bobbins exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic spools and bobbins worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic spools and bobbins from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Tanzania (7%) and Rwanda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic spools and bobbins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic spools and bobbins from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $498 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic spools and bobbins?
Yes. Kenya imported $554 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Poland and China. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spools and bobbins?
The HS code for plastic spools and bobbins is subheading 3923.40. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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