Porcelain dinnerware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $45.9 million of porcelain dinnerware in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $45.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $47.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 13.8K t |
Where Kenya imports porcelain dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.0M | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $540K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $390K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $293K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $233K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $200K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $157K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $105K | 0.2% |
| United States | $86K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6911
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | 99% |
| 6911.90 | Porcelain household articles | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Porcelain dinnerware exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported porcelain dinnerware worth $318 thousand (100 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $181K | 57% |
| Rwanda | $35K | 11% |
| South Africa | $13K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.2% |
| Somalia | $10K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $7K | 2.2% |
| United States | $6K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya porcelain dinnerware imports (HS 6911): 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 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain dinnerware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported porcelain dinnerware worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain dinnerware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($43.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain dinnerware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export porcelain dinnerware?
Yes. Kenya exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinnerware?
The HS code for porcelain dinnerware is heading 6911. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6911.10 (99% of the value) and 6911.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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