Seamless steel pipes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.9 million of seamless steel pipes in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.8 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 | $8.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 18.0K t |
Where Kenya imports seamless steel pipes from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 68% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 14% |
| India | $970K | 11% |
| Italy | $156K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $100K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $61K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 34% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 25% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 17% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 7.1% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 3.2% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 3.1% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 3% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported seamless steel pipes worth $840 thousand (547 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (23%), Uganda (19%), Rwanda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+404% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $194K | 23% |
| Uganda | $158K | 19% |
| Rwanda | $126K | 15% |
| Zambia | $125K | 15% |
| South Sudan | $106K | 13% |
| Burundi | $48K | 5.7% |
| Somalia | $35K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $35K | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $9K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported seamless steel pipes worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 795% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Kenya exported $840 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (34% of the value) and 7304.19 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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