Aluminium structural sections imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aluminium structural sections worth $12.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.3 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 | $12.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 4.4K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium structural sections from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 74% |
| Malaysia | $862K | 7.1% |
| India | $581K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $472K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $221K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $192K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $113K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $94K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $87K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 59% |
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.18, 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 structural sections exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium structural sections worth $544 thousand (118 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (31%), Djibouti (19%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $167K | 31% |
| Djibouti | $102K | 19% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 14% |
| Uganda | $76K | 14% |
| South Sudan | $59K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $20K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 3.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $13K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium structural sections worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Malaysia (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aluminium structural sections?
Yes. Kenya exported $544 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Djibouti and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7610.10 (59% of the value) and 7610.90 (41%).
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