Aircraft piston engines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $49.1 million of aircraft piston engines in 2024 (107 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $49.1M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $37.5M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $872K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 19 t |
Where Kenya imports aircraft piston engines from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.5M | 64% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 12% |
| Jordan | $2.8M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $661K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $569K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $534K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $379K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $458.80 per kg, 30% below the world average of $657.12, 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.
Aircraft piston engines exports from Kenya
Exports of aircraft piston engines by Kenya reached $1.3 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Somalia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $1.1M | 87% |
| South Sudan | $116K | 8.8% |
| Sudan | $48K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya aircraft piston engines imports (HS 8407.10): 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 8407.10: Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft piston engines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aircraft piston engines worth $49.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft piston engines to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Jordan (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft piston engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $458.80 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $657.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft piston engines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $49.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export aircraft piston engines?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft piston engines?
The HS code for aircraft piston engines is subheading 8407.10. 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 8407 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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