Rolling mill imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $31.4 million of rolling mill in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $31.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports rolling mill from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 74% |
| India | $6.6M | 21% |
| United States | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $431K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8455
| 8455.21 | Hot rolling mills | 67% |
| 8455.90 | Rolling mill parts | 13% |
| 8455.30 | Rolling mill rolls | 11% |
| 8455.22 | Cold rolling mills | 7.4% |
| 8455.10 | Tube rolling mills | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8455.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.90, 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.
Rolling mill exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $450 thousand of rolling mill in 2024 (82 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $318K | 71% |
| India | $121K | 27% |
| Ethiopia | $9K | 2.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rolling mill imports (HS 8455): 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 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rolling mill worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by India (21%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rolling mill?
Yes. Kenya exported $450 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, India and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill?
The HS code for rolling mill is heading 8455. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8455.21 (67% of the value) and 8455.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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