DC motors up to 750w imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.8 million of dc motors up to 750w in 2024 (148 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.5 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 | $2.8M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 69 t |
Where Kenya imports dc motors up to 750w from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 52% |
| United States | $623K | 22% |
| Germany | $322K | 12% |
| India | $131K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $13K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.96 per kg, 48% above the world average of $12.79. 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.
DC motors up to 750w exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.0 million of dc motors up to 750w in 2024 (700 tonnes). Uganda alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.7M | 89% |
| Nigeria | $157K | 8% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 2.2% |
| Rwanda | $8K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dc motors up to 750w imports (HS 8501.31): 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 8501.31: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W.
Common questions
What is the value of dc motors up to 750w imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dc motors up to 750w worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply dc motors up to 750w to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of dc motors up to 750w per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dc motors up to 750w to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dc motors up to 750w?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $845 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for dc motors up to 750w?
The HS code for dc motors up to 750w is subheading 8501.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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