Engine parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engine parts by Kenya reached $29.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 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 | $29.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Kenya imports engine parts from
Most of the value came from United States (18%), China (16%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.4M | 19% |
| China | $4.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 10% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| India | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $836K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $566K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.10 | Aircraft engine parts | 44% |
| 8409.91 | Gasoline engine parts | 28% |
| 8409.99 | Diesel engine parts | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.32 per kg, 24% below the world average of $13.50, 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.
Engine parts exports from Kenya
Exports of engine parts by Kenya reached $1.1 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). United States alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $803K | 74% |
| Rwanda | $76K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $70K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $20K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $14K | 1.3% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $11K | 1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya engine parts imports (HS 8409): 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: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported engine parts worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $13.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export engine parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8409.10 (44% of the value) and 8409.91 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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