Aluminium sheet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium sheet worth $6.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.0 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 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium sheet from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 51% |
| India | $1.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $672K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $388K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $246K | 4% |
| Egypt | $224K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $166K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $71K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $30K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 37% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 30% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 21% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium sheet worth $2.0 million (575 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (37%), Rwanda (36%), Ghana (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $749K | 37% |
| Rwanda | $717K | 36% |
| Ghana | $266K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $186K | 9.3% |
| Uganda | $50K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $21K | 1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.6% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium sheet worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (18%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Ghana. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7606.11 (37% of the value) and 7606.12 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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