Ferro-alloys imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-alloys by Kenya reached $11.9 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $11.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 5.0K t |
Where Kenya imports ferro-alloys from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.1M | 76% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 19% |
| China | $235K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $165K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $114K | 1% |
| Angola | $32K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $17K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 93% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 3.9% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 1.3% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 0.7% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 0.5% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 0.3% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 0.3% |
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.66, 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 ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported ferro-alloys worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Zambia (19%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (93% of the value) and 7202.21 (4%).
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