Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) by Kenya reached $17.8 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 4.7K t |
Where Kenya imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 63% |
| India | $3.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $557K | 3.1% |
| United States | $431K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $174K | 1% |
| Thailand | $166K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $115K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $113K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $99K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 70% below the world average of $6.93, 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 (wide format) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $1.4 million (256 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (38%), South Sudan (14%), Ethiopia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $542K | 38% |
| South Sudan | $205K | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $140K | 9.9% |
| Uganda | $132K | 9.3% |
| Rwanda | $82K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $63K | 4.5% |
| Somalia | $61K | 4.3% |
| Malawi | $33K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $21K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (21%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $6.93 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 (wide format) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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