Safes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safes by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (995 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.1M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 793 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 604 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 808 t |
Where Kenya imports safes from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 60% |
| South Korea | $410K | 13% |
| India | $196K | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $170K | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $117K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $87K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $59K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.38.
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 safes imports (HS 8303): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of safes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported safes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply safes to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of safes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for safes?
The HS code for safes is heading 8303. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8303.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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