Worked building stone imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported worked building stone worth $8.5 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.8 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 | $8.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 14.7K t |
Where Kenya imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), India (24%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 38% |
| India | $2.1M | 24% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 18% |
| Turkey | $519K | 6.1% |
| Uganda | $300K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $261K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $135K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $61K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $55K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 37% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 20% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 15% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 12% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 9.7% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 4.8% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 1.8% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported worked building stone worth $361 thousand (668 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (21%), Uganda (20%), Rwanda (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $76K | 21% |
| Uganda | $73K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $29K | 8.1% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 6.5% |
| United States | $22K | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $16K | 4.4% |
| Iceland | $15K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $14K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported worked building stone worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (24%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked building stone to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export worked building stone?
Yes. Kenya exported $361 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6802.23 (37% of the value) and 6802.21 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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