Tungsten products imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported tungsten products worth $4.3 million (150 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 116% 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 | $4.3M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $487K | 18 t |
| 2021 | $52K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $78K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 16 t |
| 2018 | $44K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 1 t |
Where Kenya imports tungsten products from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 65% |
| China | $859K | 20% |
| Israel | $580K | 14% |
| United States | $34K | 0.8% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8101
| 8101.10 | Tungsten powder | 95% |
| 8101.99 | Tungsten articles (other) | 3.4% |
| 8101.96 | Tungsten wire | 0.9% |
| 8101.94 | Unwrought tungsten | 0.2% |
| 8101.97 | Tungsten scrap | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.49 per kg, 64% above the world average of $17.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tungsten products imports (HS 8101): 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 8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of tungsten products imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tungsten products worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply tungsten products to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (20%) and Israel (14%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of tungsten products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.49 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $17.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tungsten products to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $911 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for tungsten products?
The HS code for tungsten products is heading 8101. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8101.10 (95% of the value) and 8101.99 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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