Rolling mill parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rolling mill parts by Kenya reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.4 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 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 550 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 613 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports rolling mill parts from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 63% |
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 65% below the world average of $9.12, 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 rolling mill parts imports (HS 8455.90): 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 8455.90: Metal-rolling mills: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rolling mill parts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill parts to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (35%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill parts?
The HS code for rolling mill parts is subheading 8455.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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