Steel articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported steel articles worth $55.1 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $55.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 18.3K t |
Where Kenya imports steel articles from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.6M | 85% |
| India | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $814K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $784K | 1.4% |
| United States | $578K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $495K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $447K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $285K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $279K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $255K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 92% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 4.8% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 2.2% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, close to the world average of $4.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel articles exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported steel articles worth $1.7 million (553 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (20%), Ethiopia (18%), Rwanda (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $351K | 20% |
| Ethiopia | $317K | 19% |
| Rwanda | $149K | 8.7% |
| Tanzania | $140K | 8.1% |
| China | $135K | 7.8% |
| South Sudan | $104K | 6.1% |
| Mozambique | $79K | 4.6% |
| India | $72K | 4.2% |
| Burundi | $46K | 2.7% |
| Gambia | $41K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel articles worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by India (4%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $53.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (92% of the value) and 7326.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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