Thin cold-rolled stainless imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $5.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 872 t |
Where Kenya imports thin cold-rolled stainless from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 95% |
| South Africa | $221K | 4.2% |
| Cambodia | $21K | 0.4% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.33): 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin cold-rolled stainless imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin cold-rolled stainless to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Cambodia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin cold-rolled stainless to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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