Aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium alloy hollow profiles worth $7.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 76% on 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 | $7.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 655 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 802 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium alloy hollow profiles from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.7M | 62% |
| China | $2.4M | 32% |
| Egypt | $281K | 3.7% |
| India | $100K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports (HS 7604.21): 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 7604.21: Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy hollow profiles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium alloy hollow profiles worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (32%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy hollow profiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles?
The HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles is subheading 7604.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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