Non-electric water heaters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.9 million of non-electric water heaters in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 923 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 974 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Kenya imports non-electric water heaters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 56% |
| India | $532K | 14% |
| Greece | $397K | 10% |
| Turkey | $327K | 8.4% |
| Austria | $97K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $89K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $47K | 1.2% |
| France | $47K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.21, 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.
Non-electric water heaters exports from Kenya
Exports of non-electric water heaters by Kenya reached $257 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (40%), Tanzania (36%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $102K | 40% |
| Tanzania | $93K | 36% |
| Zambia | $26K | 10% |
| Uganda | $20K | 7.9% |
| Malawi | $8K | 3% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 1% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported non-electric water heaters worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (14%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export non-electric water heaters?
Yes. Kenya exported $257 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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