Steel fasteners imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $20.1 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.6 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 | $20.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 8.0K t |
Where Kenya imports steel fasteners from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 56% |
| India | $1.8M | 9% |
| United States | $1.7M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $567K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $521K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $489K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $462K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 2% |
| Australia | $387K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $369K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 57% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 10% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 8% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 7.9% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 5.9% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 3.8% |
| 7318.23 | Rivets | 2.7% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $889 thousand of steel fasteners in 2024 (288 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (27%), Mozambique (22%), Uganda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $240K | 27% |
| Mozambique | $195K | 22% |
| Uganda | $140K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $87K | 9.8% |
| Burundi | $52K | 5.9% |
| South Sudan | $38K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $30K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $16K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel fasteners worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fasteners to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $35.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Kenya exported $889 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (57% of the value) and 7318.19 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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