Navigation instruments imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $14.7 million of navigation instruments in 2024 (12 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $14.7M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2 t |
Where Kenya imports navigation instruments from
United States alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.5M | 78% |
| Japan | $865K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $756K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $322K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $319K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $295K | 2% |
| France | $263K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $46K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $46K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 90% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 5.8% |
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 3.2% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,207.44 per kg, 138% above the world average of $507.35. 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 navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported navigation instruments worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Japan (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,207.44 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $507.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9014.20 (90% of the value) and 9014.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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