Stainless steel sheet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $26.8 million of stainless steel sheet in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $26.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports stainless steel sheet from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.1M | 94% |
| Sweden | $483K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $452K | 1.7% |
| India | $358K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $260K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $111K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.35 | Cold-rolled stainless foil | 45% |
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 20% |
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 13% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 7.5% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 4.7% |
| 7219.21 | Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet | 3% |
| 7219.23 | Medium stainless sheet | 2.5% |
| 7219.32 | Medium cold-rolled stainless | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219): 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: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported stainless steel sheet worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Sweden (2%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel sheet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7219.35 (45% of the value) and 7219.33 (20%).
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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