Cast iron scrap imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.3 million of cast iron scrap in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 33542% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% 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 | $2.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $7K | 6 t |
| 2022 | $30K | 67 t |
| 2021 | $508K | 156 t |
| 2020 | $19K | 473 t |
| 2019 | $684K | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $181K | 593 t |
| 2017 | $40K | 556 t |
Where Kenya imports cast iron scrap from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 96% |
| Poland | $82K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cast iron scrap exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.6 million of cast iron scrap in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.6M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cast iron scrap imports (HS 7204.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7204.10: Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron scrap imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cast iron scrap worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply cast iron scrap to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Poland (4%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cast iron scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron scrap to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $474 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also export cast iron scrap?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $744 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron scrap?
The HS code for cast iron scrap is subheading 7204.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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