Non-motorized vehicles (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-motorized vehicles (other) by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (662 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 662 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 376 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 798 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 455 t |
Where Kenya imports non-motorized vehicles (other) from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 69% |
| Uganda | $400K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $216K | 7% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $52K | 1.7% |
| United States | $38K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-motorized vehicles (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of non-motorized vehicles (other) by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 97% |
| South Sudan | $43K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya non-motorized vehicles (other) imports (HS 8716.80): 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 8716.80: Vehicles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8716.
Common questions
What is the value of non-motorized vehicles (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported non-motorized vehicles (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 662 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-motorized vehicles (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Uganda (13%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-motorized vehicles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.90 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-motorized vehicles (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export non-motorized vehicles (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $714 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for non-motorized vehicles (other)?
The HS code for non-motorized vehicles (other) is subheading 8716.80. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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