Aluminium scrap exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium scrap worth $20.3 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya exports aluminium scrap to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (49%), India (16%), Uganda (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.8M | 49% |
| India | $3.2M | 16% |
| Uganda | $2.7M | 13% |
| China | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $720K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $525K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $119K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $115K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $70K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap imports to Kenya
Imports of aluminium scrap by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $767K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $136K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $94K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $88K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 2.1% |
| United States | $36K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported aluminium scrap worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (16%) and Uganda (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import aluminium scrap?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 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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