Construction tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of construction tires by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (833 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.1 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 | $3.1M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 611 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 861 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports construction tires from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (41%), Malaysia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 44% |
| China | $1.3M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $197K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $138K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $41K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $28K | 0.9% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.86, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya construction tires imports (HS 4011.80): 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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of construction tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported construction tires worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction tires to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (41%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80. 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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