Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $12.9 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.9 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 | $12.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 9.3K t |
Where Kenya imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
Egypt alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.3M | 57% |
| China | $5.5M | 42% |
| India | $85K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel sheet exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $1.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $690K | 63% |
| South Sudan | $208K | 19% |
| Rwanda | $97K | 8.8% |
| Somalia | $53K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 3.5% |
| Burundi | $15K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (42%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.89 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 sheet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2020 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export zinc-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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