Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by Kenya reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 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 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 868 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 949 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 732 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 68% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $242K | 4.7% |
| United States | $240K | 4.7% |
| India | $147K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $115K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $81K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $78K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.29, 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 plastic film (narrow rolls) exports from Kenya
Exports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by Kenya reached $1.5 million in 2024 (376 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (35%), Uganda (30%), Tanzania (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $509K | 35% |
| Uganda | $438K | 30% |
| Tanzania | $352K | 24% |
| Malawi | $54K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $16K | 1.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $14K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $13K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $12K | 0.8% |
| Rwanda | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (5%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.29 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 plastic film (narrow rolls) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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