Threaded screws and bolts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported threaded screws and bolts worth $2.0 million (750 tonnes). That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.0M | 750 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 528 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 613 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 833 t |
| 2017 | $820K | 443 t |
Where Kenya imports threaded screws and bolts from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Australia (15%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $755K | 37% |
| Australia | $310K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 15% |
| United States | $156K | 7.7% |
| India | $154K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $49K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $40K | 2% |
| Uganda | $37K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 42% below the world average of $4.65, 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 threaded screws and bolts imports (HS 7318.19): 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 7318.19: Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded screws and bolts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported threaded screws and bolts worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 750 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded screws and bolts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($755 thousand), followed by Australia (15%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded screws and bolts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of threaded screws and bolts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $820 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded screws and bolts?
The HS code for threaded screws and bolts is subheading 7318.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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