Other ferrous scrap imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other ferrous scrap by Kenya reached $33.7 million in 2024 (64.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 250% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $33.7M | 64.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $502K | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 4.5K t |
Where Kenya imports other ferrous scrap from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $18.2M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 31% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $486K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $275K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $274K | 0.8% |
| China | $210K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 other ferrous scrap imports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other ferrous scrap worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 250% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ferrous scrap to Kenya?
Poland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (31%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other ferrous scrap to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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