Refractory mortar imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.8 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 23.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Kenya imports refractory mortar from
India alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.4M | 82% |
| China | $580K | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $175K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $149K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $128K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $115K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $69K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $63K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.73, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refractory mortar worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (7%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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