Remelting scrap ingots imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of remelting scrap ingots by Kenya reached $6.8 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 54 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 378% on 2023. Across 2019-2024 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 | $6.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $682K | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 15.5K t |
Where Kenya imports remelting scrap ingots from
Poland alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.7M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 30% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 16% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
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 remelting scrap ingots imports (HS 7204.50): 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 7204.50: Ferrous products: remelting scrap ingots.
Common questions
What is the value of remelting scrap ingots imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported remelting scrap ingots worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 54 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 378% on 2023.
Which countries supply remelting scrap ingots to Kenya?
Poland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of remelting scrap ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of remelting scrap ingots to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2019 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for remelting scrap ingots?
The HS code for remelting scrap ingots is subheading 7204.50. 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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