Aluminium cables imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.4 million of aluminium cables in 2024 (942 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.3 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 | $3.4M | 942 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 6.3K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 55% |
| India | $1.4M | 41% |
| Egypt | $150K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 53% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium cables worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 942 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (41%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.90 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 cables to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (53% of the value) and 7614.10 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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