Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (615 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.3M | 615 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 655 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 981 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 526 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 536 t |
| 2017 | $841K | 346 t |
Where Kenya imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 58% |
| Turkey | $669K | 29% |
| India | $172K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $53K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $45K | 2% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.1 million of pure aluminium sheet rectangular in 2024 (336 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+603% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $717K | 66% |
| South Sudan | $186K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $158K | 14% |
| Uganda | $18K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $13K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 615 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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