Aluminium products imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium products worth $6.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.3 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 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 811 t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium products from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 54% |
| India | $473K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $466K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $310K | 4.7% |
| France | $309K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $201K | 3.1% |
| United States | $187K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $184K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 2% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 94% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 5.4% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, 67% below the world average of $10.87, 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 products exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium products worth $208 thousand (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (26%), Tanzania (17%), DR Congo (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $55K | 27% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 17% |
| DR Congo | $22K | 11% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 9% |
| Zambia | $17K | 8.3% |
| Uganda | $13K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $11K | 5.4% |
| Sudan | $9K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium products worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (7%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $10.87 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 products to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2020 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aluminium products?
Yes. Kenya exported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (94% of the value) and 7616.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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