Copper ingots exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported copper ingots worth $22.1 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 230% 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 | $22.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $17K | 18 t |
Where Kenya exports copper ingots to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), United Kingdom (16%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 16% |
| China | $3.4M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 9.9% |
| India | $403K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 80% |
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 18% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 2% |
| 7403.29 | Copper alloy ingots other | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, 39% below the world average of $9.12, 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 copper ingots exports (HS 7403): 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: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported copper ingots worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper ingots from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17 thousand in 2018 to $22.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7403.21 (80% of the value) and 7403.11 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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