Safety glass imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported safety glass worth $8.8 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.9 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 | $8.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 8.3K t |
Where Kenya imports safety glass from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 70% |
| United States | $1.1M | 13% |
| India | $293K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $262K | 3% |
| South Africa | $163K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $127K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $90K | 1% |
| Turkey | $85K | 1% |
| Spain | $85K | 1% |
| Mexico | $71K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7007
| 7007.21 | Laminated safety glass (vehicles) | 40% |
| 7007.11 | Tempered safety glass (vehicles) | 22% |
| 7007.29 | Laminated safety glass (general) | 21% |
| 7007.19 | Tempered safety glass (general) | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.91, 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.
Safety glass exports from Kenya
Exports of safety glass by Kenya reached $1.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (40%), Uganda (24%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $507K | 40% |
| Uganda | $301K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $254K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $80K | 6.3% |
| Burundi | $64K | 5% |
| South Sudan | $53K | 4.2% |
| Seychelles | $18K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya safety glass imports (HS 7007): 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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Common questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported safety glass worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety glass to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United States (13%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of safety glass to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export safety glass?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
The HS code for safety glass is heading 7007. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7007.21 (40% of the value) and 7007.11 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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