Aluminium oxide imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium oxide worth $3.0 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 5.8K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium oxide from
India alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 55% |
| China | $1.2M | 41% |
| France | $47K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 85% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 11% |
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.50.
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 oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium oxide worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (40%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2818.30 (85% of the value) and 2818.10 (11%).
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