Aircraft navigation equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aircraft navigation equipment worth $13.2 million (5 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $13.2M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $858K | 1 t |
Where Kenya imports aircraft navigation equipment from
United States alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.8M | 82% |
| Japan | $860K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $363K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $319K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $243K | 1.8% |
| France | $223K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $46K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $32K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,872.54 per kg, 50% below the world average of $5,744.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 navigation equipment imports (HS 9014.20): 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 9014.20: Navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft navigation equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aircraft navigation equipment worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft navigation equipment to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Japan (7%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,872.54 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $5,744.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft navigation equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $858 thousand in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft navigation equipment?
The HS code for aircraft navigation equipment is subheading 9014.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9014 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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