Centrifugal pumps imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $28.5 million of centrifugal pumps in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $28.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports centrifugal pumps from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Italy (18%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 44% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 18% |
| India | $2.6M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $793K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $761K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $565K | 2% |
| Germany | $508K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $498K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 41% below the world average of $13.11, 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.
Centrifugal pumps exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $6.6 million of centrifugal pumps in 2024 (657 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (32%), Tanzania (28%), Zambia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 32% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 28% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 24% |
| Rwanda | $391K | 5.9% |
| Ethiopia | $307K | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $135K | 2.1% |
| South Sudan | $93K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $48K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $33K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $30K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya centrifugal pumps imports (HS 8413.70): 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 8413.70: Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifugal pumps imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported centrifugal pumps worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifugal pumps to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifugal pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $13.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifugal pumps to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export centrifugal pumps?
Yes. Kenya exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifugal pumps?
The HS code for centrifugal pumps is subheading 8413.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8413 page.
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