Petrol cars <1000cc imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars <1000cc by Kenya reached $19.2 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 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 | $19.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports petrol cars <1000cc from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $15.8M | 82% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 6% |
| India | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $507K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $303K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $131K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $59K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $50K | 0.3% |
| United States | $50K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 75% below the world average of $12.42, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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 8703 page.
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