Backed aluminium foil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.5 million of backed aluminium foil in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from China (27%), South Africa (22%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 27% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 22% |
| France | $1.7M | 18% |
| India | $927K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $855K | 9% |
| Poland | $468K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $253K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $148K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $120K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported backed aluminium foil worth $1.3 million (263 tonnes). Uganda alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $998K | 75% |
| DR Congo | $133K | 9.9% |
| Somalia | $65K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $36K | 2.7% |
| United States | $27K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 1.1% |
| Ethiopia | $13K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported backed aluminium foil worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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