Gas turbine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $108.6 million of gas turbine in 2024 (218 tonnes). That is 81% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $225.6 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 | $108.6M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $60.0M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $59.4M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $55.3M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $225.6M | 363 t |
| 2017 | $73.4M | 35 t |
Where Kenya imports gas turbine from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (42%), United States (19%), Ireland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $45.1M | 42% |
| United States | $20.8M | 19% |
| Ireland | $18.5M | 17% |
| Canada | $10.1M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 1% |
| Poland | $680K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $640K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8411
| 8411.12 | Turbojets (high thrust) | 77% |
| 8411.91 | Turbojet and turboprop parts | 9.9% |
| 8411.22 | Turboprops (large) | 5.9% |
| 8411.21 | Turboprops (small) | 3.6% |
| 8411.99 | Gas turbine parts | 1.8% |
| 8411.81 | Industrial gas turbines (small) | 1.7% |
| 8411.11 | Turbojets (small thrust) | 0.4% |
| 8411.82 | Industrial gas turbines (large) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $498.38 per kg, close to the world average of $436.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas turbine exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $5.5 million of gas turbine in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.5M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $494K | 9% |
| Burundi | $482K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $451K | 8.3% |
| France | $283K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $120K | 2.2% |
| United States | $45K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya gas turbine imports (HS 8411): 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 8411: Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported gas turbine worth $108.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Ireland (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $498.38 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $436.16 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 turbine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.4 million in 2017 to $108.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $225.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export gas turbine?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the Netherlands and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $103.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine?
The HS code for gas turbine is heading 8411. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8411.12 (77% of the value) and 8411.91 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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