Self-adhesive film imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive film by Kenya reached $22.9 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.0 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 | $22.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 6.5K t |
Where Kenya imports self-adhesive film from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 64% |
| India | $3.9M | 17% |
| United States | $671K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $638K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $392K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $329K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $252K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $189K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $169K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 78% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.73, 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.
Self-adhesive film exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported self-adhesive film worth $2.9 million (633 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (23%), Uganda (20%), Zimbabwe (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $648K | 23% |
| Uganda | $570K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $542K | 19% |
| Tanzania | $416K | 15% |
| South Sudan | $218K | 7.6% |
| Rwanda | $91K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $87K | 3% |
| Somalia | $67K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported self-adhesive film worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by India (17%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export self-adhesive film?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Zimbabwe. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (78% of the value) and 3919.10 (22%).
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