Steel door and window imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $13.8 million of steel door and window in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports steel door and window from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 79% |
| India | $879K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $446K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $363K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $293K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $231K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $219K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $177K | 1.3% |
| France | $151K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.87 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.77. 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.
Steel door and window exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported steel door and window worth $210 thousand (80 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (33%), Rwanda (25%), South Sudan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $69K | 33% |
| Rwanda | $53K | 25% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 16% |
| Uganda | $32K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $9K | 4.2% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel door and window imports (HS 7308.30): 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 7308.30: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Common questions
What is the value of steel door and window imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel door and window worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel door and window to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by India (6%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel door and window per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.87 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.77 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 door and window to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel door and window?
Yes. Kenya exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel door and window?
The HS code for steel door and window is subheading 7308.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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