Diesel generator sets small imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported diesel generator sets small worth $19.1 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 740 t |
Where Kenya imports diesel generator sets small from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 51% |
| India | $3.7M | 19% |
| Lebanon | $2.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 8.8% |
| Uganda | $815K | 4.3% |
| United States | $218K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $200K | 1% |
| Turkey | $167K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $159K | 0.8% |
| France | $92K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets small exports from Kenya
Exports of diesel generator sets small by Kenya reached $1.0 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (45%), Tanzania (14%), DR Congo (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $463K | 45% |
| Tanzania | $145K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 10% |
| South Sudan | $74K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $63K | 6.1% |
| Burundi | $56K | 5.4% |
| Ethiopia | $45K | 4.4% |
| Somalia | $33K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $27K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $24K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diesel generator sets small worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Lebanon (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $7.38 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 small to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export diesel generator sets small?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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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