Tin ingots exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tin ingots by Kenya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (160 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $4.9M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 51 t |
| 2021 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
Where Kenya exports tin ingots to
Netherlands alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 31% |
| United States | $630K | 13% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.52 per kg, close to the world average of $27.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin ingots imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $964 thousand of tin ingots in 2024 (32 tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $747K | 78% |
| India | $184K | 19% |
| South Africa | $18K | 1.8% |
| China | $9K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tin ingots exports (HS 8001): 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 8001: Tin; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of tin ingots exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tin ingots worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin ingots from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tin ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $30.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $27.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tin ingots from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2019 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 5 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import tin ingots?
Yes. Kenya imported $964 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, India and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin ingots?
The HS code for tin ingots is heading 8001. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8001.10. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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