Aluminium foil rolled imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium foil rolled worth $5.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.8 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 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium foil rolled from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 75% |
| Italy | $808K | 16% |
| India | $400K | 8% |
| South Africa | $51K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, close to the world average of $4.03.
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 foil rolled imports (HS 7607.11): 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 7607.11: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil rolled imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium foil rolled worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil rolled to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (16%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil rolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.03 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 foil rolled to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil rolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil rolled is subheading 7607.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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