Welded square steel tube exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported welded square steel tube worth $12.5 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% 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 | $12.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $386K | 512 t |
Where Kenya exports welded square steel tube to
The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (38%), Rwanda (37%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.8M | 38% |
| Rwanda | $4.6M | 37% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 9% |
| Burundi | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| South Sudan | $599K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $314K | 2.5% |
| Somalia | $15K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $649 thousand of welded square steel tube in 2024 (455 tonnes). China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $523K | 81% |
| India | $51K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $24K | 3.7% |
| France | $20K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $15K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.6% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya welded square steel tube exports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported welded square steel tube worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded square steel tube from Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Rwanda (37%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded square steel tube from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $386 thousand in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import welded square steel tube?
Yes. Kenya imported $649 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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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