Prefabricated buildings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $32.8 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% 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 | $32.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 9.4K t |
Where Kenya imports prefabricated buildings from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (23%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 41% |
| India | $7.4M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $846K | 2.6% |
| France | $629K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $254K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 97% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported prefabricated buildings worth $12.4 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (38%), Uganda (22%), Rwanda (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.7M | 38% |
| Uganda | $2.7M | 22% |
| Rwanda | $2.3M | 18% |
| Zambia | $688K | 5.5% |
| Somalia | $557K | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $475K | 3.8% |
| Burundi | $457K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $142K | 1.1% |
| Ethiopia | $126K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $58K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported prefabricated buildings worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by India (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Kenya exported $12.4 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 $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (97% of the value) and 9406.10 (3%).
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