Aluminium wire imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium wire by Kenya reached $9.4 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.6 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 | $9.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Kenya imports aluminium wire from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.5M | 70% |
| India | $1.9M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $639K | 6.8% |
| Oman | $71K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $71K | 0.8% |
| China | $53K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $28K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium wire thick | 93% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium alloy wire thick | 4.3% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium alloy wire fine | 2.2% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium wire fine | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
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 wire imports (HS 7605): 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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aluminium wire worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (21%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7605.11 (93% of the value) and 7605.21 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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