Steel pipe fittings imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.6 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.5 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 | $8.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports steel pipe fittings from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 53% |
| India | $1.5M | 17% |
| South Africa | $345K | 4% |
| South Korea | $320K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $210K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $202K | 2.4% |
| United States | $179K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $145K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $129K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $105K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 41% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 11% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 9% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 8.9% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 5.5% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 5.3% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 5.2% |
| 7307.22 | Stainless steel elbow | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported steel pipe fittings worth $979 thousand (184 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $538K | 55% |
| Tanzania | $205K | 21% |
| Uganda | $60K | 6.2% |
| Burundi | $26K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 2.6% |
| Ethiopia | $24K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $15K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $13K | 1.4% |
| Djibouti | $13K | 1.3% |
| Guinea | $12K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel pipe fittings worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (17%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel pipe fittings to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Kenya exported $979 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (41% of the value) and 7307.91 (11%).
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