Medium aeroplanes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $89.3 million of medium aeroplanes in 2024 (298 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 112% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $89.3M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $32.0M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $36.1M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $46.8M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $54.0M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 14 t |
Where Kenya imports medium aeroplanes from
Most of the value came from United States (36%), United Kingdom (24%), Canada (22%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.1M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $21.8M | 25% |
| Canada | $19.9M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $299.70 per kg, 77% below the world average of $1,290.12, 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 medium aeroplanes imports (HS 8802.30): 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 8802.30: Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of medium aeroplanes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medium aeroplanes worth $89.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium aeroplanes to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and Canada (22%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium aeroplanes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $299.70 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $1,290.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium aeroplanes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $89.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium aeroplanes?
The HS code for medium aeroplanes is subheading 8802.30. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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