Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $37.9 million (33.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $50.1 million.
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 | $37.9M | 33.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $48.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $50.1M | 39.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 35.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya exports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (48%), DR Congo (28%), Tanzania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $18.1M | 48% |
| DR Congo | $10.8M | 29% |
| Tanzania | $4.5M | 12% |
| South Sudan | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Burundi | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Rwanda | $1.1M | 3% |
| Somalia | $29K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports to Kenya
Imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel by Kenya reached $6.9 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 52% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 26% |
| South Korea | $948K | 14% |
| Uganda | $384K | 5.5% |
| India | $215K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel exports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by the DR Congo (28%) and Tanzania (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
Yes. Kenya imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Tanzania and South Korea. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 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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