Railway rail imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway rail by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 192% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.7 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 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $955K | 590 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 843 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $994K | 703 t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 7.7K t |
Where Kenya imports railway rail from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 57% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 41% |
| India | $77K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya railway rail imports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported railway rail worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 192% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway rail to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (41%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway rail to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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