Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.5 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 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 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 971 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 978 t |
Where Kenya imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+807% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 64% |
| China | $617K | 17% |
| Italy | $408K | 12% |
| South Korea | $140K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $22K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $12K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Kenya
Exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (776 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (32%), Uganda (21%), Burundi (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $399K | 32% |
| Uganda | $262K | 21% |
| Burundi | $193K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $132K | 11% |
| Somalia | $83K | 6.7% |
| Seychelles | $61K | 4.9% |
| Rwanda | $46K | 3.7% |
| Djibouti | $32K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 1.3% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 807% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Uganda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. 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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