Medical X-ray machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical x-ray machines by Kenya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.1 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 | $5.2M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 82 t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 35 t |
Where Kenya imports medical x-ray machines from
Most of the value came from France (20%), China (20%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.0M | 20% |
| China | $1.0M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 20% |
| United States | $806K | 16% |
| South Korea | $466K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $458K | 8.8% |
| India | $205K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $119K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $23K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $95.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya medical x-ray machines imports (HS 9022.14): 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 9022.14: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of medical x-ray machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medical x-ray machines worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical x-ray machines to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (20%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical x-ray machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $95.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical x-ray machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical x-ray machines?
The HS code for medical x-ray machines is subheading 9022.14. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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