White cement imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of white cement by Kenya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.2 million.
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 | $5.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 298.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $858K | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $49K | 363 t |
Where Kenya imports white cement from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.4M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 28% |
| Tanzania | $310K | 5.9% |
| China | $53K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
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 white cement imports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported white cement worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply white cement to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and Tanzania (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of white cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of white cement to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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