Industrial boilers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported industrial boilers worth $15.6 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more 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 | $15.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya imports industrial boilers from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (46%), India (36%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $7.2M | 46% |
| India | $5.5M | 36% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $530K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $399K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $283K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $66K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 60% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 18% |
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 15% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 3.7% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
Industrial boilers exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $412 thousand of industrial boilers in 2024 (35 tonnes). Uganda alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $252K | 61% |
| Tanzania | $90K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $53K | 13% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported industrial boilers worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (36%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial boilers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2020 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export industrial boilers?
Yes. Kenya exported $412 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8402.90 (60% of the value) and 8402.12 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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