In a notable shift, Kenya"s ores and metals exports have risen from 5. 13% in 2020 to 6. 78% of merchandise exports in 2022. This trend suggests increasing international demand for Kenyan metals, presenting a significant opportunity for growth in the country"s metals sector. However, a challenge persists as ores and metals imports have remained low, at approximately 1. 22% of merchandise imports in 2022, indicating a potential gap in local processing capabilities and reliance on raw metal exports. Despite the growth in exports, the Kenyan metals market faces hurdles, such as fluctuating access to electricity, which dropped from 76. 5% in 2021 to 76% in 2022.

This decline highlights infrastructure challenges that could impede industrial expansion and modern manufacturing processes in the metals sector. Comparatively, Kenya’s ore and metals export performance is noteworthy when juxtaposed with the declining trend in fuel exports, which plummeted to 1. 37% of merchandise exports in 2022. This contrast underscores the potential of the metals market to bolster Kenya"s economic landscape, particularly through enhanced processing and value addition. As businesses seek to capitalize on these insights, Aritral. com, an AI-driven B2B platform, emerges as a strategic partner in navigating the Kenyan metals market. With services like Product Listing, Direct Communication, and AI-Powered Marketing, Aritral. com facilitates connections between suppliers, exporters, and global buyers, thus addressing the market’s challenges and unlocking new trade opportunities.

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