Stainless sheet (other processing) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless sheet (other processing) by Kenya reached $2.0 million in 2024 (394 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $2.0M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 238 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $417K | 113 t |
| 2020 | $622K | 538 t |
| 2019 | $448K | 336 t |
| 2018 | $674K | 289 t |
| 2017 | $628K | 281 t |
Where Kenya imports stainless sheet (other processing) from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 94% |
| Taiwan | $76K | 3.7% |
| India | $24K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 46% above the world average of $3.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya stainless sheet (other processing) imports (HS 7219.90): 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 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless sheet (other processing) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless sheet (other processing) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Taiwan (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless sheet (other processing) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $628 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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