Medical furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported medical furniture worth $7.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 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 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports medical furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Netherlands (9%), Finland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $739K | 9.4% |
| Finland | $674K | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $513K | 6.6% |
| India | $416K | 5.3% |
| France | $380K | 4.9% |
| United States | $277K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $230K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $185K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $167K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 88% |
| 9402.10 | Dental chair | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 65% below the world average of $14.02, 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.
Medical furniture exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported medical furniture worth $812 thousand (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (15%), Malawi (15%), Ethiopia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $124K | 15% |
| Malawi | $122K | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $95K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $82K | 10% |
| Burkina Faso | $57K | 7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $54K | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 5.2% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 5.1% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 5.1% |
| South Sudan | $41K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya medical furniture imports (HS 9402): 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medical furniture worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $14.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export medical furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $812 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Malawi and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (88% of the value) and 9402.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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