2022
Exports
$883kWorld Rnk 158 / 212
Flag Rnk 341 / 1103
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Iron
-0.59Rnk 720 / 1025
2022
Imports
$11.8MWorld Rnk 68 / 187
Flag Rnk 288 / 1174
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Kenya
-0.5Rnk 87 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Kenya exported $883k in Scrap Iron, making it the 158th largest exporter of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 341st most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Scrap Iron exports from Kenya are: India ($556k), United Arab Emirates ($155k), United Kingdom ($137k), Rwanda ($15.7k), and South Korea ($13k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Iron of Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were Rwanda ($15.7k), South Korea ($13k), and Oman ($922).

Imports In 2022, Kenya imported $11.8M in Scrap Iron, becoming the 68th largest importer of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 288th most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Scrap Iron primarily from: United Kingdom ($8.58M), Sweden ($2.52M), Poland ($523k), United Arab Emirates ($119k), and Australia ($25.9k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Iron for Kenya between 2021 and 2022 were United Kingdom ($7.23M), Sweden ($1.69M), and Poland ($225k).

Latest Trends

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$883k
IMPORTS (2022)$11.8M
NET TRADE (2022)-$10.9M

In 2022, Kenya exported $883k in Scrap Iron. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Scrap Iron were India ($556k), United Arab Emirates ($155k), United Kingdom ($137k), Rwanda ($15.7k), and South Korea ($13k).

In 2022, Kenya imported $11.8M in Scrap Iron, mainly from United Kingdom ($8.58M), Sweden ($2.52M), Poland ($523k), United Arab Emirates ($119k), and Australia ($25.9k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Iron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Kenya WERE (2021 - 2022):
Rwanda$15.7k (1%)
South Korea$13k (1%)
Oman$922 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Iron BY Kenya WERE (2021 - 2022):
Uganda-$19.3M (-100%)
United Kingdom-$125k (-47.8%)
India-$118k (-17.5%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Kenya's main exporting competitors in Scrap Iron were:
In 2022, Kenya's main importing competitors in Scrap Iron were:
Turkey $8.77B
India $5.65B
Belgium $2.84B

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Trade Value of Scrap Iron by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $981k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALPoland+ $500k

Scrap Iron’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $981k.   Scrap Iron’s highest import potential is Poland with an import gap of $500k.

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