Steel stoves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.9 million of steel stoves in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.9 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 | $21.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Kenya imports steel stoves from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 70% |
| India | $5.1M | 23% |
| Turkey | $721K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $168K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $124K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $99K | 0.5% |
| United States | $75K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $67K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7321
| 7321.11 | Gas cookers | 64% |
| 7321.12 | Liquid fuel cookers | 15% |
| 7321.90 | Domestic appliance parts | 12% |
| 7321.19 | Solid fuel cookers | 5.1% |
| 7321.81 | Gas heaters non-electric | 3.4% |
| 7321.89 | Solid fuel heaters non-electric | 1.6% |
| 7321.82 | Oil heaters non-electric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7321.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, 20% below the world average of $5.39, 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 stoves exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported steel stoves worth $10.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (32%), Somalia (11%), Sierra Leone (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.4M | 32% |
| Somalia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Sierra Leone | $1.1M | 10% |
| DR Congo | $854K | 7.9% |
| Tanzania | $708K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $546K | 5.1% |
| Madagascar | $498K | 4.6% |
| Uganda | $469K | 4.4% |
| Papua New Guinea | $383K | 3.6% |
| India | $329K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel stoves imports (HS 7321): 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 7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel stoves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel stoves worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel stoves to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by India (23%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel stoves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel stoves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel stoves?
Yes. Kenya exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Somalia and Sierra Leone. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel stoves?
The HS code for steel stoves is heading 7321. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7321.11 (64% of the value) and 7321.12 (14%).
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