Steel cookware imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported steel cookware worth $36.2 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $70.6 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 | $36.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 8.8K t |
Where Kenya imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.0M | 69% |
| India | $5.4M | 15% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $424K | 1.2% |
| United States | $376K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $356K | 1% |
| Russia | $314K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $263K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $182K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $153K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 47% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 32% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 10% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 8.5% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 1.5% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.77, 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.
Steel cookware exports from Kenya
Exports of steel cookware by Kenya reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (19%), South Sudan (18%), Jordan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $1.0M | 19% |
| South Sudan | $943K | 18% |
| Jordan | $729K | 14% |
| Uganda | $529K | 9.9% |
| DR Congo | $528K | 9.9% |
| Burundi | $288K | 5.4% |
| Tanzania | $271K | 5.1% |
| Somalia | $264K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $140K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $128K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel cookware worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by India (15%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $70.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel cookware?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, South Sudan and Jordan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (47% of the value) and 7323.99 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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