Aluminium ingots imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium ingots by Kenya reached $34.2 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 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 | $34.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 13.9K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium ingots from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (33%), India (22%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.3M | 33% |
| India | $7.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 14% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $3.0M | 8.7% |
| Bahrain | $1.4M | 4% |
| South Africa | $759K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $685K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $331K | 1% |
| China | $160K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 66% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium ingots worth $551 thousand (265 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $515K | 93% |
| China | $36K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium ingots worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (22%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.57 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 ingots to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Kenya exported $551 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (65% of the value) and 7601.10 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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