Iron Ore in Kenya | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Kenya exported $5.3M in Iron Ore, making it the 61st largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 145th most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Kenya are: China ($5.3M), Estonia ($97), and South Africa ($2).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron Ore of Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Estonia ($97) and South Africa ($2).

Imports In 2022, Kenya imported $37.3M in Iron Ore, becoming the 47th largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 116th most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Iron Ore primarily from: South Africa ($31.8M), Uganda ($2.78M), India ($2.78M), United Kingdom ($1.14k), and China ($310).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($31.8M), India ($342k), and United Kingdom ($1.14k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$5.3M

IMPORTS (2022)$37.3M

NET TRADE (2022)-$32M

In 2022, Kenya exported $5.3M in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Iron Ore were China ($5.3M), Estonia ($97), and South Africa ($2).

In 2022, Kenya imported $37.3M in Iron Ore, mainly from South Africa ($31.8M), Uganda ($2.78M), India ($2.78M), United Kingdom ($1.14k), and China ($310).

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