Aluminium cookware exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium cookware by Kenya reached $9.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya exports aluminium cookware to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.7M | 58% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $706K | 7.2% |
| Rwanda | $518K | 5.3% |
| South Sudan | $423K | 4.3% |
| Uganda | $229K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $204K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $166K | 1.7% |
| Burundi | $159K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $131K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7615
| 7615.10 | Aluminium: table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof: pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like | 100% |
| 7615.20 | Aluminium sanitary fixtures | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7615.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
Aluminium cookware imports to Kenya
Imports of aluminium cookware by Kenya reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (42%), Egypt (4%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 44% |
| China | $2.4M | 42% |
| Egypt | $217K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $115K | 2% |
| South Africa | $54K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $50K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.7% |
| United States | $37K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium cookware exports (HS 7615): 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 7615: Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, sanitary ware and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cookware exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported aluminium cookware worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium cookware from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Tanzania (13%) and the Republic of the Congo (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium cookware per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium cookware from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2021 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import aluminium cookware?
Yes. Kenya imported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Egypt. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cookware?
The HS code for aluminium cookware is heading 7615. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7615.10 (100% of the value) and 7615.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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