General cargo trailers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general cargo trailers by Kenya reached $4.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.4 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 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports general cargo trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 78% |
| United Kingdom | $430K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $365K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General cargo trailers exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.5 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (43%), Tanzania (35%), Angola (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $633K | 43% |
| Tanzania | $510K | 35% |
| Angola | $177K | 12% |
| Zambia | $65K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $46K | 3.1% |
| Burundi | $29K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported general cargo trailers worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 854% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Angola. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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