Steel sheet piling exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $2.1 million of steel sheet piling in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 145% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $17K | 5 t |
| 2021 | $31K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $80K | 98 t |
| 2019 | $164K | 313 t |
| 2018 | $10K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 7 t |
Where Kenya exports steel sheet piling to
DR Congo alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 97% |
| Uganda | $43K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $17K | 0.8% |
| Rwanda | $8K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7301
| 7301.10 | Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | 99% |
| 7301.20 | Welded steel shapes | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.91. 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 sheet piling imports to Kenya
Imports of steel sheet piling by Kenya reached $480 thousand in 2024 (360 tonnes). China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $271K | 57% |
| Thailand | $89K | 19% |
| India | $73K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $6K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel sheet piling exports (HS 7301): 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 7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sheet piling exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported steel sheet piling worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel sheet piling from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Uganda (2%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel sheet piling per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel sheet piling from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $484 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also import steel sheet piling?
Yes. Kenya imported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Thailand and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sheet piling?
The HS code for steel sheet piling is heading 7301. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7301.10 (99% of the value) and 7301.20 (1%).
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