Aircraft tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported aircraft tires worth $5.2 million (167 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $5.2M | 167 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 73 t |
Where Kenya imports aircraft tires from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (39%), United States (22%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 39% |
| United States | $1.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $717K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $434K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $433K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $172K | 3.3% |
| France | $66K | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $58K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.34 per kg, 27% above the world average of $24.65. 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 tires imports (HS 4011.30): 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 4011.30: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported aircraft tires worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft tires to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.34 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $24.65 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 tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft tires?
The HS code for aircraft tires is subheading 4011.30. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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