Rubber floor coverings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of rubber floor coverings in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 134% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $935K | 579 t |
| 2022 | $927K | 590 t |
| 2021 | $983K | 559 t |
| 2020 | $764K | 490 t |
| 2019 | $769K | 530 t |
| 2018 | $913K | 358 t |
| 2017 | $444K | 170 t |
Where Kenya imports rubber floor coverings from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 6.1% |
| Japan | $70K | 3.2% |
| India | $67K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $53K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $35K | 1.6% |
| United States | $33K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $24K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $16K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.37, 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 floor coverings exports from Kenya
Exports of rubber floor coverings by Kenya reached $934 thousand in 2024 (245 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $491K | 53% |
| United States | $158K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 12% |
| Germany | $65K | 7% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 4% |
| Canada | $20K | 2.2% |
| Somalia | $12K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $11K | 1.2% |
| Ethiopia | $7K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber floor coverings imports (HS 4016.91): 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 4016.91: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber floor coverings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber floor coverings worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber floor coverings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber floor coverings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.37 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 floor coverings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 394%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $991 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber floor coverings?
Yes. Kenya exported $934 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber floor coverings?
The HS code for rubber floor coverings is subheading 4016.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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