Postage stamps and securities imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of postage stamps and securities by Kenya reached $29.5 million in 2024 (674 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.9 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 | $29.5M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 514 t |
| 2022 | $48.9M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 188 t |
Where Kenya imports postage stamps and securities from
The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (35%), Malaysia (32%), Switzerland (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $10.4M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $9.3M | 32% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 8.6% |
| Morocco | $709K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 1.8% |
| India | $289K | 1% |
| Uganda | $176K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $112K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.71 per kg, close to the world average of $54.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Postage stamps and securities exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported postage stamps and securities worth $342 thousand (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (46%), United States (29%), Comoros (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $157K | 46% |
| United States | $98K | 29% |
| Comoros | $47K | 14% |
| Uganda | $24K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya postage stamps and securities imports (HS 4907): 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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported postage stamps and securities worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply postage stamps and securities to Kenya?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Malaysia (32%) and Switzerland (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of postage stamps and securities per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.71 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $54.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of postage stamps and securities to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $48.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export postage stamps and securities?
Yes. Kenya exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and the Comoros. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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