Generator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $54.3 million of generator in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $77.2 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 | $54.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $57.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $77.2M | 5.5K t |
Where Kenya imports generator from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Japan (13%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.6M | 49% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 13% |
| India | $6.9M | 13% |
| Lebanon | $3.0M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $636K | 1.2% |
| United States | $429K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 35% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 21% |
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 19% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 17% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 7.1% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.2% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.47 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.49, 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.
Generator exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $10.1 million of generator in 2024 (855 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $5.5M | 54% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 14% |
| Uganda | $878K | 8.7% |
| South Sudan | $637K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $397K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $359K | 3.6% |
| Somalia | $308K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $212K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $184K | 1.8% |
| Burundi | $118K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported generator worth $54.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by Japan (13%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.47 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of generator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.2 million in 2017 to $54.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $77.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export generator?
Yes. Kenya exported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8502.11 (35% of the value) and 8502.12 (21%).
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