Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya - 2021

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average aluminium; powders and flakes import price stood at $5,740 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 99%. The import price peaked at $12,192 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($5,839 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $1,447 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-2.5%).

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average aluminium; powders and flakes export price stood at $3,900 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $8,105 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($4,067 per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (-17.8%).

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses was finally on the rise to reach 473 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports skyrocketed to $2.7M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	11.2	14.0	7.1	2,701	522.4%
China	0.1	0.1	0.2	15.5	437.2%
Germany	19.9	6.8	2.1	N/A	-67.5%
Others	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.7	20.5%
Total	31.6	21.1	9.5	2,717	341.4%

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to Kenya in 2022:

United Kingdom (462.6 tons)
China (10.7 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Kenya

In 2022, aluminium; powders and flakes exports from Kenya was estimated at 20 kg, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a measured expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports stood at $78 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.