Bicycle tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.3 million of bicycle tires in 2024 (476 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.3M | 476 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 609 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 230 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 349 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 387 t |
Where Kenya imports bicycle tires from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 68% |
| China | $559K | 24% |
| Sri Lanka | $131K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.80, 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 bicycle tires imports (HS 4011.50): 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 4011.50: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bicycle tires worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle tires to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Sri Lanka (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle tires?
The HS code for bicycle tires is subheading 4011.50. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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