Petrol generator sets imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.8 million of petrol generator sets in 2024 (887 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.2 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 | $3.8M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 575 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 910 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 332 t |
Where Kenya imports petrol generator sets from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.7% |
| India | $39K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 56% below the world average of $9.94, 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.
Petrol generator sets exports from Kenya
Exports of petrol generator sets by Kenya reached $680 thousand in 2024 (102 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (34%), Tanzania (33%), Uganda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $232K | 34% |
| Tanzania | $227K | 33% |
| Uganda | $154K | 23% |
| Burundi | $37K | 5.4% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 1.9% |
| South Sudan | $8K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 1% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported petrol generator sets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export petrol generator sets?
Yes. Kenya exported $680 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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