Motorcycles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported motorcycles worth $99.6 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $190.5 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 | $99.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $89.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $120.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $190.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $132.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $126.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $125.5M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $104.8M | 4.4K t |
Where Kenya imports motorcycles from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.9M | 73% |
| India | $21.3M | 21% |
| Rwanda | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $990K | 1% |
| Germany | $741K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $693K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $494K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $329K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $79K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles 50-250cc | 91% |
| 8711.60 | Electric motorcycles | 6.6% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles >800cc | 0.9% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles 250-500cc | 0.8% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles 500-800cc | 0.3% |
| 8711.10 | Mopeds <50cc | 0.2% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (other types) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.31 per kg, close to the world average of $14.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motorcycles exports from Kenya
Exports of motorcycles by Kenya reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Djibouti (27%), Somalia (24%), DR Congo (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | $2.4M | 27% |
| Somalia | $2.1M | 24% |
| DR Congo | $992K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $914K | 10% |
| Uganda | $871K | 9.8% |
| Rwanda | $768K | 8.6% |
| Tanzania | $332K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $272K | 3% |
| Burundi | $141K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $67K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya motorcycles imports (HS 8711): 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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported motorcycles worth $99.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($72.9 million), followed by India (21%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.31 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $14.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motorcycles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.8 million in 2017 to $99.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $190.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export motorcycles?
Yes. Kenya exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Djibouti, Somalia and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $90.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (91% of the value) and 8711.60 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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