Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $14.2 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.6 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 | $14.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 12.1K t |
Where Kenya imports porcelain bathroom sanitary ware from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (35%), Egypt (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 49% |
| India | $5.0M | 35% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| Nigeria | $276K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $144K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 66% below the world average of $2.64, 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.
Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware exports from Kenya
Exports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $760K | 56% |
| Uganda | $416K | 31% |
| Rwanda | $96K | 7.1% |
| South Sudan | $51K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $32K | 2.4% |
| Afghanistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports (HS 6910.10): 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 6910.10: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures: of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (35%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $26.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
The HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware is subheading 6910.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6910 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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