Steel chain imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported steel chain worth $8.0 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.2 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 | $8.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya imports steel chain from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 56% |
| India | $2.2M | 27% |
| France | $280K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $256K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $122K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $78K | 1% |
| United States | $59K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $45K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 50% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 20% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 19% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 3.2% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 2.7% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 2% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.7% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.54, 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 steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel chain worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (27%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel chain to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (50% of the value) and 7315.89 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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