Heating appliance parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.1 million of heating appliance parts in 2024 (327 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $730K | 95 t |
| 2018 | $910K | 160 t |
| 2017 | $636K | 82 t |
Where Kenya imports heating appliance parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 97% |
| India | $45K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.79 per kg, 131% above the world average of $10.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 heating appliance parts imports (HS 8516.90): 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 8516.90: Electro-thermic appliances: parts, of heating resistors, of water, space and soil heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons and other domestic appliances of heading no. 8516.
Common questions
What is the value of heating appliance parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heating appliance parts worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply heating appliance parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by India (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of heating appliance parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.79 per kg in 2024, 131% above the world average of $10.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heating appliance parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $636 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heating appliance parts?
The HS code for heating appliance parts is subheading 8516.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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