Plastic storage tanks exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic storage tanks worth $2.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 189% 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 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 815 t |
| 2019 | $635K | 189 t |
| 2018 | $130K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic storage tanks to
South Sudan alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $2.2M | 80% |
| Tanzania | $168K | 6.2% |
| Sudan | $133K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $100K | 3.7% |
| Chad | $38K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $30K | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $30K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $13K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 0.4% |
| Comoros | $8K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.86, 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 storage tanks imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported plastic storage tanks worth $806 thousand (329 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (46%), France (9%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $374K | 46% |
| France | $74K | 9.1% |
| India | $71K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $59K | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $40K | 5% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $17K | 2.2% |
| Slovenia | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic storage tanks exports (HS 3925.10): 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 3925.10: Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic storage tanks exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic storage tanks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic storage tanks from Kenya?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and Sudan (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic storage tanks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.86 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 storage tanks from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic storage tanks?
Yes. Kenya imported $806 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic storage tanks?
The HS code for plastic storage tanks is subheading 3925.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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