Firearm parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported firearm parts worth $2.8 million (26 tonnes). That is 1000% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.1 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 | $2.8M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $256K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $809K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $960K | 59 t |
| 2017 | $93K | 0 t |
Where Kenya imports firearm parts from
One supplier dominates: Serbia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $1.8M | 62% |
| Israel | $974K | 35% |
| United States | $54K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9305
| 9305.99 | Sporting firearm parts | 93% |
| 9305.20 | Rifle and shotgun parts | 4.9% |
| 9305.91 | Military weapon parts | 1.8% |
| 9305.10 | Pistol and revolver parts | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.14 per kg, close to the world average of $97.18.
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 firearm parts imports (HS 9305): 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 9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304.
Common questions
What is the value of firearm parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported firearm parts worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply firearm parts to Kenya?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Israel (35%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of firearm parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.14 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $97.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of firearm parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for firearm parts?
The HS code for firearm parts is heading 9305. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9305.99 (93% of the value) and 9305.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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