Armoured fighting vehicles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported armoured fighting vehicles worth $209.7 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 37300% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% 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 | $209.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $561K | - |
| 2022 | $721K | 79 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 35 t |
Where Kenya imports armoured fighting vehicles from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147.0M | 70% |
| South Africa | $58.8M | 28% |
| Somalia | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| China | $440K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.04 per kg, close to the world average of $61.69.
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 armoured fighting vehicles imports (HS 8710): 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 8710: Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of armoured fighting vehicles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported armoured fighting vehicles worth $209.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 130 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply armoured fighting vehicles to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($147.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Somalia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of armoured fighting vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.04 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $61.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of armoured fighting vehicles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $209.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for armoured fighting vehicles?
The HS code for armoured fighting vehicles is heading 8710. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8710.00. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8710 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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