Copper rods imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported copper rods worth $2.7 million (648 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 million.
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 | $2.7M | 648 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 558 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 706 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 541 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 432 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $897K | 110 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 354 t |
Where Kenya imports copper rods from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (40%), India (31%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+888% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 40% |
| India | $843K | 31% |
| China | $358K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $229K | 8.5% |
| DR Congo | $80K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7407
| 7407.10 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper | 75% |
| 7407.29 | Copper alloy rods | 21% |
| 7407.21 | Brass rods | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 55% below the world average of $9.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya copper rods imports (HS 7407): 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 7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of copper rods imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported copper rods worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 648 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper rods to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (31%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $9.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper rods to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper rods?
The HS code for copper rods is heading 7407. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7407.10 (75% of the value) and 7407.29 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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