Steel wire exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported steel wire worth $15.2 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 119% 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 | $15.2M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $705K | 757 t |
| 2019 | $533K | 496 t |
| 2018 | $494K | 429 t |
| 2017 | $64K | 40 t |
Where Kenya exports steel wire to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $8.1M | 53% |
| South Sudan | $2.8M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 14% |
| Uganda | $1.9M | 13% |
| Rwanda | $210K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $21K | 0.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Liberia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 70% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 30% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $13.2 million of steel wire in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (44%), India (33%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 44% |
| India | $4.3M | 33% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 11% |
| France | $567K | 4.3% |
| Uganda | $532K | 4% |
| Greece | $158K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $61K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel wire exports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported steel wire worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wire from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by South Sudan (18%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel wire from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import steel wire?
Yes. Kenya imported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Egypt. That compares with exports of $15.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7217.90 (70% of the value) and 7217.20 (30%).
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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