Aircraft engine parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aircraft engine parts worth $12.9 million (24 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 352% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $624K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $111K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $121K | 1 t |
Where Kenya imports aircraft engine parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), Canada (23%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.1M | 40% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 10% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $678K | 5.3% |
| France | $566K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $250K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $189K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $171K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $73K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $549.37 per kg, 115% above the world average of $256.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aircraft engine parts imports (HS 8409.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8409.10: Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines).
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft engine parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aircraft engine parts worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 352% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft engine parts to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Canada (23%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $549.37 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $256.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aircraft engine parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft engine parts?
The HS code for aircraft engine parts is subheading 8409.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8409 page.
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