Motor parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported motor parts worth $4.0 million (119 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $108.0 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 | $4.0M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 507 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $69.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $108.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 230 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports motor parts from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (23%), Croatia (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 41% |
| United States | $927K | 23% |
| Croatia | $478K | 12% |
| Lebanon | $208K | 5.2% |
| India | $200K | 5% |
| Denmark | $194K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $57K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $42K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.90 per kg, 312% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported motor parts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Croatia (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.90 per kg in 2024, 312% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $108.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
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