Motorcycle tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported motorcycle tires worth $16.5 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $16.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Kenya imports motorcycle tires from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (41%), India (35%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.8M | 41% |
| India | $5.8M | 35% |
| China | $3.6M | 22% |
| Thailand | $162K | 1% |
| South Africa | $97K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $17K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $17K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.44, 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 motorcycle tires imports (HS 4011.40): 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 4011.40: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycle tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported motorcycle tires worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycle tires to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by India (35%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motorcycle tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycle tires?
The HS code for motorcycle tires is subheading 4011.40. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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