Liquid pump imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $63.1 million of liquid pump in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $83.3 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 | $63.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $74.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $83.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $59.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $72.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $58.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 4.8K t |
Where Kenya imports liquid pump from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), India (16%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 34% |
| India | $9.8M | 16% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 12% |
| United States | $5.2M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.70 | Centrifugal pumps | 45% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps (other types) | 13% |
| 8413.11 | Fuel dispenser pumps | 9.3% |
| 8413.91 | Pump parts | 8% |
| 8413.30 | Engine fuel and oil pumps | 6.8% |
| 8413.60 | Rotary displacement pumps | 5% |
| 8413.50 | Reciprocating displacement pumps | 3.9% |
| 8413.19 | Metering pumps (other) | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.22 per kg, 49% below the world average of $18.21, 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.
Liquid pump exports from Kenya
Exports of liquid pump by Kenya reached $9.7 million in 2024 (906 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (31%), Tanzania (26%), Zambia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.0M | 31% |
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 26% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 17% |
| Rwanda | $853K | 8.8% |
| Ethiopia | $334K | 3.5% |
| Burundi | $248K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $218K | 2.3% |
| South Sudan | $165K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $152K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $133K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya liquid pump imports (HS 8413): 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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported liquid pump worth $63.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by India (16%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.22 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $18.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid pump to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $63.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $83.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export liquid pump?
Yes. Kenya exported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $53.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8413.70 (45% of the value) and 8413.81 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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