Aluminium drums imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium drums by Kenya reached $15.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $15.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium drums from
India alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.1M | 73% |
| France | $1.9M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| China | $382K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $177K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $173K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $161K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $61K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 90% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 9.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, close to the world average of $7.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium drums worth $209 thousand (20 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $121K | 58% |
| Uganda | $55K | 26% |
| South Africa | $16K | 7.6% |
| Sudan | $5K | 2.3% |
| Ghana | $4K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium drums imports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium drums worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by France (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $7.86 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 drums to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aluminium drums?
Yes. Kenya exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (90% of the value) and 7612.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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