Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 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 | $2.1M | 110 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 45 t |
Where Kenya imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (16%), South Africa (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $415K | 20% |
| China | $343K | 16% |
| South Africa | $263K | 13% |
| India | $193K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $185K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $132K | 6.3% |
| United States | $118K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $58K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $54K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.11 per kg, 60% below the world average of $47.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Kenya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($415 thousand), followed by China (16%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.11 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $47.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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