Steel tower imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.3 million of steel tower in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $24.6 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 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 13.6K t |
Where Kenya imports steel tower from
The largest suppliers were India (43%), China (21%), Norway (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel tower exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported steel tower worth $422 thousand (232 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (46%), Burundi (24%), Mozambique (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $195K | 46% |
| Burundi | $102K | 24% |
| Mozambique | $58K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $46K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel tower imports (HS 7308.20): 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 7308.20: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts.
Common questions
What is the value of steel tower imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel tower worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel tower to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Norway (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel tower per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.44 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 tower to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2020 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel tower?
Yes. Kenya exported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Burundi and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel tower?
The HS code for steel tower is subheading 7308.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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