Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil by Kenya reached $12.6 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.9 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 | $12.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 20.5K t |
Where Kenya imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
The largest suppliers were Japan (49%), China (39%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.2M | 49% |
| China | $4.9M | 39% |
| South Korea | $974K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $339K | 2.7% |
| India | $229K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (39%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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