Rubber hose imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.2 million of rubber hose in 2024 (892 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $4.2M | 892 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 757 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 906 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 618 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 898 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 540 t |
Where Kenya imports rubber hose from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (18%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 35% |
| India | $752K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $311K | 7.4% |
| United States | $190K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $167K | 4% |
| South Africa | $161K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $144K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $91K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 22% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 20% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 15% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 11% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 9.6% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 8.1% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 7.3% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.97, 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 rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber hose worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (18%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber hose to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4009.42 (22% of the value) and 4009.21 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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