Steel wire mesh imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire mesh by Kenya reached $8.3 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.8 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 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Kenya imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 82% |
| South Africa | $396K | 4.8% |
| India | $394K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $208K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $87K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 47% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 13% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 12% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 6.3% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 5.5% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 5.4% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 4.2% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.3 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (913 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (30%), Burundi (17%), Rwanda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $396K | 30% |
| Burundi | $221K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $192K | 15% |
| Italy | $131K | 9.9% |
| Tanzania | $115K | 8.7% |
| Uganda | $97K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $58K | 4.4% |
| South Sudan | $51K | 3.9% |
| Djibouti | $40K | 3% |
| Somalia | $20K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steel wire mesh worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2019 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7314.41 (47% of the value) and 7314.49 (13%).
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