Copper sheet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper sheet by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (305 tonnes). Value rose 488% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $599K | 65 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 287 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 566 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 189 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 409 t |
Where Kenya imports copper sheet from
India alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 85% |
| China | $173K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $125K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $120K | 3.4% |
| Luxembourg | $22K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.29 | Brass plate and sheet | 54% |
| 7409.21 | Brass strip coiled | 19% |
| 7409.19 | Copper plate and sheet | 19% |
| 7409.11 | Copper strip coiled | 5.2% |
| 7409.90 | Copper alloy sheet other | 1.6% |
| 7409.31 | Bronze strip coiled | 0.1% |
| 7409.40 | Cupronickel sheet | 0% |
| 7409.39 | Bronze plate and sheet | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.54 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
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 sheet imports (HS 7409): 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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported copper sheet worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 488% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sheet to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (5%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.00 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 sheet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7409.29 (54% of the value) and 7409.21 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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