Welded tube (other) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.7 million of welded tube (other) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 million.
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 | $3.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $827K | 675 t |
| 2017 | $221K | 58 t |
Where Kenya exports welded tube (other) to
Rwanda alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $2.0M | 55% |
| Burundi | $603K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $523K | 14% |
| Uganda | $433K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $101K | 2.7% |
| South Sudan | $25K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.09, 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 tube (other) imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported welded tube (other) worth $2.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (32%), China (28%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $881K | 32% |
| China | $769K | 28% |
| Italy | $530K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $99K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $89K | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $68K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $47K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya welded tube (other) exports (HS 7306.90): 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 7306.90: 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 tube (other) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported welded tube (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded tube (other) from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Burundi (16%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.09 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 tube (other) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $221 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import welded tube (other)?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Italy. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $965 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90. 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?
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