Brake and clutch material imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.9 million of brake and clutch material in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports brake and clutch material from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (33%), Brazil (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 40% |
| India | $2.9M | 33% |
| Brazil | $455K | 5.1% |
| United States | $408K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $308K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $265K | 3% |
| Japan | $249K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $83K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6813
| 6813.81 | Non-asbestos brake linings | 83% |
| 6813.20 | Asbestos friction material | 9.2% |
| 6813.89 | Mineral-based clutch friction material | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 65% below the world average of $6.98, 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 brake and clutch material imports (HS 6813): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose.
Common questions
What is the value of brake and clutch material imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported brake and clutch material worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake and clutch material to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (33%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake and clutch material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $6.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brake and clutch material to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake and clutch material?
The HS code for brake and clutch material is heading 6813. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6813.81 (83% of the value) and 6813.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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