Steel structural sections imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structural sections by Kenya reached $94.2 million in 2024 (33.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $158.5 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 | $94.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $89.8M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $158.5M | 60.4K t |
| 2020 | $118.0M | 51.5K t |
| 2019 | $97.2M | 51.0K t |
| 2018 | $100.2M | 54.3K t |
| 2017 | $96.0M | 57.8K t |
Where Kenya imports steel structural sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.5M | 79% |
| India | $8.4M | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $732K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $575K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $529K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 73% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 15% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 8.4% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 3.5% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Kenya
Exports of steel structural sections by Kenya reached $8.4 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (43%), Rwanda (11%), South Sudan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.6M | 43% |
| Rwanda | $922K | 11% |
| South Sudan | $912K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $786K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $558K | 6.6% |
| Norway | $464K | 5.5% |
| DR Congo | $298K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $235K | 2.8% |
| Burundi | $121K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $99K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel structural sections worth $94.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($74.5 million), followed by India (9%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.0 million in 2017 to $94.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $158.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Kenya exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $85.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (73% of the value) and 7308.30 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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