Gearbox imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported gearbox worth $23.8 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% 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 | $23.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from China (27%), India (20%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 27% |
| India | $4.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| United States | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $797K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $646K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $455K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 30% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 19% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 18% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 11% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 9.1% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 6.4% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Kenya
Exports of gearbox by Kenya reached $531 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (19%), Denmark (16%), Tanzania (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $100K | 19% |
| Denmark | $82K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $78K | 15% |
| South Africa | $59K | 11% |
| Uganda | $30K | 5.6% |
| Rwanda | $28K | 5.3% |
| United States | $25K | 4.8% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 3.3% |
| Ethiopia | $15K | 2.9% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported gearbox worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (20%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export gearbox?
Yes. Kenya exported $531 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Denmark and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (30% of the value) and 8483.10 (19%).
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