Brass ingots exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $17.7 million of brass ingots in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $17.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya exports brass ingots to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 55% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 17% |
| China | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| India | $403K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, 29% below the world average of $6.87, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya brass ingots exports (HS 7403.21): 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 7403.21: Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of brass ingots exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported brass ingots worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy brass ingots from Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Hong Kong (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of brass ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of brass ingots from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2019 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass ingots?
The HS code for brass ingots is subheading 7403.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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