MRI machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported mri machines worth $3.2 million (30 tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.4 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 | $3.2M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 41 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 25 t |
Where Kenya imports mri machines from
Netherlands alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 93% |
| United States | $75K | 2.4% |
| China | $45K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $39K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $34K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.81 per kg, 40% above the world average of $75.73. 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 mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported mri machines worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.81 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $75.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mri machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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