Body parts and accessories imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $12.7 million of body parts and accessories in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Kenya imports body parts and accessories from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 52% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 19% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 14% |
| South Africa | $549K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $167K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $159K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $155K | 1.2% |
| India | $135K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $85K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 61% below the world average of $9.33, 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.
Body parts and accessories exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported body parts and accessories worth $256 thousand (164 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (29%), South Sudan (18%), DR Congo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $75K | 29% |
| South Sudan | $46K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 15% |
| Zambia | $16K | 6.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $9K | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 1.1% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya body parts and accessories imports (HS 8708.29): 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 8708.29: Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of body parts and accessories imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported body parts and accessories worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply body parts and accessories to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of body parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $9.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of body parts and accessories to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export body parts and accessories?
Yes. Kenya exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for body parts and accessories?
The HS code for body parts and accessories is subheading 8708.29. 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 8708 page.
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