Diesel engine parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.2 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (592 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.0 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 | $8.2M | 592 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 543 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 785 t |
Where Kenya imports diesel engine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), China (14%), India (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 26% |
| China | $1.2M | 14% |
| India | $820K | 10% |
| Japan | $798K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $655K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $383K | 4.7% |
| Finland | $335K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $271K | 3.3% |
| France | $261K | 3.2% |
| United States | $205K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.81 per kg, close to the world average of $12.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine parts exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported diesel engine parts worth $906 thousand (66 tonnes). United States alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $803K | 89% |
| Singapore | $20K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $9K | 1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 0.7% |
| Rwanda | $6K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diesel engine parts worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 592 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Kenya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.81 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export diesel engine parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $906 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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