Copper scrap exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper scrap by Kenya reached $96.5 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 86% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $96.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.6M | 7.4K t |
Where Kenya exports copper scrap to
Most of it went to China (25%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Japan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+705% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.5M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.2M | 24% |
| Japan | $19.2M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $18.0M | 19% |
| India | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $333K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $178K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $178K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper scrap imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported copper scrap worth $1.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 61% |
| Rwanda | $438K | 25% |
| Uganda | $254K | 14% |
| India | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya copper scrap exports (HS 7404): 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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported copper scrap worth $96.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Japan (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of copper scrap from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.6 million in 2017 to $96.5 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import copper scrap?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $94.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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