Titanium ore exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of titanium ore by Kenya reached $104.1 million in 2024 (188.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 71 countries for exports of this product. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $296.3 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 | $104.1M | 188.0K t |
| 2023 | $154.4M | 291.9K t |
| 2022 | $296.3M | 464.5K t |
| 2021 | $196.0M | 446.6K t |
| 2020 | $156.9M | 399.0K t |
| 2019 | $144.1M | 438.3K t |
| 2018 | $125.1M | 501.8K t |
| 2017 | $155.6M | 624.7K t |
Where Kenya exports titanium ore to
Most of it went to China (31%), Japan (23%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.0M | 31% |
| Japan | $23.6M | 23% |
| United States | $16.7M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $5.3M | 5.1% |
| India | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
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 titanium ore exports (HS 2614): 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 2614: Titanium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium ore exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported titanium ore worth $104.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 71 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy titanium ore from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Japan (23%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average export price of titanium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of titanium ore from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $155.6 million in 2017 to $104.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $296.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium ore?
The HS code for titanium ore is heading 2614. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2614.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2614 page.
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