Gas generator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported gas generator worth $3.9 million (179 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $3.9M | 179 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 419 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $680K | 49 t |
| 2017 | $781K | 402 t |
Where Kenya imports gas generator from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), Italy (24%), Denmark (9%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 46% |
| Italy | $925K | 24% |
| Denmark | $358K | 9.3% |
| China | $222K | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $207K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 3.8% |
| Slovakia | $110K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $39K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.10 | Producer gas generators | 82% |
| 8405.90 | Gas generator parts | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.51 per kg, close to the world average of $19.96.
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 gas generator imports (HS 8405): 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported gas generator worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 179 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Denmark (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.51 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $19.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas generator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $781 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8405.10 (82% of the value) and 8405.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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