Piston engine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $58.6 million of piston engine in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $58.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 507 t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports piston engine from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.5M | 56% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 6.7% |
| China | $3.6M | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $667K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 84% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 8.1% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 2.4% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 2% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 1.8% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 1.8% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.67 per kg, 140% above the world average of $17.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Piston engine exports from Kenya
Exports of piston engine by Kenya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to Somalia (41%), Tanzania (22%), Uganda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $1.3M | 41% |
| Tanzania | $716K | 22% |
| Uganda | $525K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $339K | 11% |
| Botswana | $148K | 4.6% |
| Rwanda | $78K | 2.4% |
| Sudan | $55K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $26K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $12K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported piston engine worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.67 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, an increase of 473%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export piston engine?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8407.10 (84% of the value) and 8407.21 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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