Rubber articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber articles by Kenya reached $19.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $19.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Kenya imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (11%), Thailand (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 43% |
| India | $2.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $985K | 5.2% |
| United States | $636K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $513K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $502K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $392K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $371K | 2% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 41% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 29% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 12% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 7.1% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 6.8% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 2.3% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 63% below the world average of $10.37, 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.
Rubber articles exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported rubber articles worth $2.4 million (398 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (37%), United Kingdom (21%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $879K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $491K | 21% |
| United States | $162K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 6.1% |
| Rwanda | $142K | 6% |
| Uganda | $82K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 3.2% |
| Ethiopia | $68K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $66K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber articles worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (11%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4016.99 (41% of the value) and 4016.93 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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