Supply chain footprint — snapshot year 2025
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti titanium |
8.9% | 40,000 tonnes per year | 7th | high | USGS 2024e: 40 kt (down from 47 kt in 2023). Kenya; 8% of US rutile imports Sep 2024. |
| Zr zirconium |
1.3% | 20,000 tonnes per year | 9th | high | Kenya 2024e: 20,000 tonnes gross weight, same as 2023. Reserves revised 2024. |
| Hf hafnium |
1.3% | 193 tonnes per year | 9th | low | Derived from Kenya's 2024e zircon output of 20,000 t gross weight. byproduct of Zr |
No attributed data for this stage.
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zr zirconium |
0.0% | 5,000 tonnes | 9th | high | Kenya: 5,000 tonnes ZrO2 content. Revised 2024. |