Zinc ingots imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.1 million of zinc ingots in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.7 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 | $21.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $47.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 14.4K t |
Where Kenya imports zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from South Korea (41%), India (34%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $8.7M | 42% |
| India | $7.3M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Peru | $688K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $560K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $144K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $109K | 0.5% |
| China | $42K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.11 | High-purity zinc ingots | 100% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc alloy ingots | 0.4% |
| 7901.12 | Standard zinc ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 128% above the world average of $1.48. 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.
Zinc ingots exports from Kenya
Exports of zinc ingots by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 84% |
| United States | $258K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $185K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $81K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $62K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya zinc ingots imports (HS 7901): 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 7901: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported zinc ingots worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Kenya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by India (34%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 128% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc ingots to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export zinc ingots?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Belgium. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7901.11 (100% of the value) and 7901.20 (0%).
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