Welded steel tubes exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $18.7 million of welded steel tubes in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $18.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya exports welded steel tubes to
Most of it went to Rwanda (43%), Tanzania (30%), Uganda (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $8.0M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $5.5M | 30% |
| Uganda | $2.2M | 12% |
| Burundi | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| South Sudan | $680K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $428K | 2.3% |
| Ethiopia | $69K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $14K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 67% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 20% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 8.8% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 2.9% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.7% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 0.4% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 0.3% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
Welded steel tubes imports to Kenya
Imports of welded steel tubes by Kenya reached $7.7 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (48%), India (31%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+667% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 48% |
| India | $2.4M | 31% |
| Italy | $809K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $106K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $89K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $88K | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $68K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $47K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya welded steel tubes exports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported welded steel tubes worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded steel tubes from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Tanzania (30%) and Uganda (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded steel tubes from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import welded steel tubes?
Yes. Kenya imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Italy. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (67% of the value) and 7306.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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