Inner tubes (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported inner tubes (other) worth $11.2 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $11.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya imports inner tubes (other) from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.8M | 79% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| India | $497K | 4.4% |
| United States | $75K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $62K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $55K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.35.
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 inner tubes (other) imports (HS 4013.90): 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 4013.90: Rubber: inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013.
Common questions
What is the value of inner tubes (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported inner tubes (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply inner tubes (other) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (14%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of inner tubes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inner tubes (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for inner tubes (other)?
The HS code for inner tubes (other) is subheading 4013.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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