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Copper scrap has become Kenya's largest export to China, with exports valued at Sh4.6 billion in the first nine months of 2025. This shift follows the closure of titanium mines and stricter controls on raw ore exports.

Exports of titanium ores have significantly declined, while copper scrap has surged, surpassing agricultural commodities. The rise in copper scrap exports is attributed to government policies and increased demand from Chinese companies. However, concerns about vandalism of power infrastructure linked to scrap trading persist.