Gold exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $24.2 million of gold in 2024 (30 tonnes). That is 78% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $313.9 million.
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 | $24.2M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $108.8M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $130.1M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $264.2M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $313.9M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $168.2M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 0 t |
Where Kenya exports gold to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $22.5M | 93% |
| United Arab Emirates | $841K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $373K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $195K | 0.8% |
| United States | $169K | 0.7% |
| China | $85K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 93% |
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $819.32 per kg, 99% below the world average of $57,889.60, 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 gold exports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported gold worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 157 countries worldwide. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Kenya?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $819.32 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2019 at $313.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $136.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7108.13 (93% of the value) and 7108.12 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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