Industrial diesel engines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial diesel engines by Kenya reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.8 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 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 613 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 326 t |
Where Kenya imports industrial diesel engines from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 67% |
| India | $1.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $311K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 3% |
| Thailand | $85K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $62K | 1.1% |
| United States | $47K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 74% below the world average of $13.37, 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 diesel engines exports from Kenya
Exports of industrial diesel engines by Kenya reached $308 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (45%), Mozambique (42%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $138K | 45% |
| Mozambique | $130K | 42% |
| Uganda | $28K | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $8K | 2.6% |
| Burundi | $3K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported industrial diesel engines worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 951% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Kenya exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 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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