2023
Exports
$36.5MWorld Rnk 78 / 195
Flag Rnk 45 / 1101
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Copper
-1.03Rnk 837 / 1025
2023
Imports
$809kWorld Rnk 71 / 140
Flag Rnk 711 / 1167
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Kenya
-0.47Rnk 86 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Kenya exported $36.5M in Scrap Copper, making it the 78th largest exporter of Scrap Copper in the world. At the same year, Scrap Copper was the 45th most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Scrap Copper exports from Kenya are: India ($9.53M), China ($8.39M), United Arab Emirates ($5.93M), United Kingdom ($3.25M), and South Korea ($2.74M).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Copper of Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were China ($5.82M), India ($5.26M), and United Arab Emirates ($2.19M).

Imports In 2023, Kenya imported $809k in Scrap Copper, becoming the 71st largest importer of Scrap Copper in the world. At the same year, Scrap Copper was the 711th most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Scrap Copper primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($804k) and Cote d'Ivoire ($4.95k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Copper for Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($804k) and Cote d'Ivoire ($921).

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 (2023)$36.5M
IMPORTS (2023)$809k
NET TRADE (2023)$35.7M

In 2023, Kenya exported $36.5M in Scrap Copper. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Scrap Copper were India ($9.53M), China ($8.39M), United Arab Emirates ($5.93M), United Kingdom ($3.25M), and South Korea ($2.74M).

In 2023, Kenya imported $809k in Scrap Copper, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($804k) and Cote d'Ivoire ($4.95k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Copper EXPORT MARKETS FOR Kenya WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$5.82M (226%)
India$5.26M (123%)
United Arab Emirates$2.19M (58.5%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Copper BY Kenya WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Korea-$2.89M (-51.4%)
South Africa-$1.56M (-100%)
Japan-$412k (-14.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Kenya's main exporting competitors in Scrap Copper were:
In 2023, Kenya's main importing competitors in Scrap Copper were:
China $12.5B
Germany $3.14B
India $1.63B

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Trade Value of Scrap Copper by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $5.66M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $19.3k

Scrap Copper’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $5.66M.   Scrap Copper’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $19.3k.

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