Diesel cars <1500cc imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $7.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.2 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 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 320 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 339 t |
| 2017 | $938K | 98 t |
Where Kenya imports diesel cars <1500cc from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 54% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $177K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $133K | 1.9% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 44% below the world average of $10.54, 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 diesel cars <1500cc imports (HS 8703.31): 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 8703.31: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars <1500cc imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars <1500cc to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Japan (42%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars <1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $10.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars <1500cc to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $938 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 643%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars <1500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars <1500cc is subheading 8703.31. 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.
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