Zinc-coated steel strip imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel strip by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.3 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 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $690K | 852 t |
| 2017 | $460K | 608 t |
Where Kenya imports zinc-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 72% |
| China | $915K | 26% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.6% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $460 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 659%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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