Military weapons imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported military weapons worth $2.6 million (11 tonnes). Value rose 261% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.3 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 | $2.6M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $732K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $710K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4 t |
Where Kenya imports military weapons from
One supplier dominates: Serbia accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $1.5M | 58% |
| Egypt | $762K | 29% |
| Israel | $331K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9301
| 9301.90 | Military weapons (other) | 70% |
| 9301.20 | Rocket launchers | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $249.66 per kg, close to the world average of $256.00.
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 military weapons imports (HS 9301): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307.
Common questions
What is the value of military weapons imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported military weapons worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 261% on 2023.
Which countries supply military weapons to Kenya?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of military weapons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $249.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $256.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of military weapons to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2019 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for military weapons?
The HS code for military weapons is heading 9301. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9301.90 (70% of the value) and 9301.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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