Diesel generator sets medium imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported diesel generator sets medium worth $11.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.7 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 | $11.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports diesel generator sets medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 57% |
| India | $1.9M | 16% |
| Lebanon | $959K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $543K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $486K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $175K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $115K | 1% |
| South Africa | $109K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported diesel generator sets medium worth $1.0 million (114 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (33%), Tanzania (31%), Uganda (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $330K | 33% |
| Tanzania | $312K | 31% |
| Uganda | $217K | 21% |
| Somalia | $78K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $47K | 4.6% |
| Ethiopia | $20K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diesel generator sets medium worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (16%) and Lebanon (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2020 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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 8502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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