Portland cement exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of portland cement by Kenya reached $145.9 million in 2024 (2.16 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 137% 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 | $145.9M | 2.16M t |
| 2023 | $153.0M | 2.39M t |
| 2022 | $106.4M | 1.29M t |
| 2021 | $107.1M | 1.74M t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 391.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 150.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 132.3K t |
| 2017 | $345K | 8.6K t |
Where Kenya exports portland cement to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $104.7M | 72% |
| South Sudan | $18.9M | 13% |
| Rwanda | $11.7M | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $6.0M | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| Burundi | $332K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $13K | 0% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 0% |
| Sudan | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 77% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 23% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Kenya
Imports of portland cement by Kenya reached $14.0 million in 2024 (294.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Pakistan (31%), Egypt (25%), Saudi Arabia (24%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.3M | 31% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 10% |
| Tanzania | $799K | 5.7% |
| United States | $500K | 3.6% |
| China | $84K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported portland cement worth $145.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.16 million tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($104.7 million), followed by South Sudan (13%) and Rwanda (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of portland cement from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $345 thousand in 2017 to $145.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $153.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import portland cement?
Yes. Kenya imported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $131.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (77% of the value) and 2523.29 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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