Zinc-coated steel netting imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $3.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 111% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya imports zinc-coated steel netting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 99% |
| India | $23K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 zinc-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.41): 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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel netting imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel netting to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (1%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel netting to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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