Cars (other power types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cars (other power types) worth $10.1 million (304 tonnes). Value rose 225% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.1M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 182 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 530 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $838K | 124 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 155 t |
Where Kenya imports cars (other power types) from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $5.2M | 51% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $797K | 7.9% |
| Tanzania | $435K | 4.3% |
| United States | $435K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $130K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.31 per kg, 146% above the world average of $13.56. 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 cars (other power types) imports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cars (other power types) worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 225% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Japan (30%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.31 per kg in 2024, 146% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 238%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. 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 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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