Steel springs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel springs by Kenya reached $6.5 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $6.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports steel springs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 52% |
| Japan | $751K | 12% |
| India | $585K | 9.1% |
| Australia | $385K | 6% |
| United States | $299K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $164K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $122K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $103K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $90K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $76K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7320
| 7320.90 | Other steel springs | 51% |
| 7320.10 | Leaf springs | 33% |
| 7320.20 | Helical springs | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7320.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 48% below the world average of $4.83, 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 springs exports from Kenya
Exports of steel springs by Kenya reached $494 thousand in 2024 (264 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $411K | 83% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 6.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $12K | 2.5% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 1.7% |
| Rwanda | $6K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 1% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel springs imports (HS 7320): 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 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel springs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel springs worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel springs to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Japan (12%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $4.83 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 springs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel springs?
Yes. Kenya exported $494 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel springs?
The HS code for steel springs is heading 7320. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7320.90 (51% of the value) and 7320.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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