Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.8 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.2 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 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 750 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports oil and fuel engine filters from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Germany (9%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 37% |
| Germany | $837K | 8.6% |
| United States | $759K | 7.8% |
| India | $564K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $491K | 5% |
| South Africa | $405K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 4% |
| Belgium | $382K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $305K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $246K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 63% below the world average of $14.77, 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $332 thousand (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (26%), Rwanda (24%), Uganda (19%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $85K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $80K | 24% |
| Uganda | $63K | 19% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 4.4% |
| Somalia | $11K | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $7K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 2.1% |
| Madagascar | $6K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Kenya exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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