Fire extinguishers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported fire extinguishers worth $5.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% 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 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 907 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 987 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 528 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports fire extinguishers from
The largest suppliers were United States (46%), China (25%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 46% |
| China | $1.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $418K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $325K | 6.4% |
| Cyprus | $115K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $107K | 2.1% |
| India | $95K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $94K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $58K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 53% above the world average of $3.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fire extinguishers worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. 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 8424 page.
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