Alloy steel scrap imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel scrap by Kenya reached $8.1 million in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $14K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $912K | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya imports alloy steel scrap from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $6.6M | 82% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 18% |
| Sweden | $15K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 alloy steel scrap imports (HS 7204.29): 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 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alloy steel scrap worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to Kenya?
Poland was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $912 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 785%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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