Pressure and flow meters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pressure and flow meters by Kenya reached $9.6 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). That is 6% less 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 | $9.6M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 226 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 217 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 48 t |
Where Kenya imports pressure and flow meters from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), India (14%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 28% |
| India | $1.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 11% |
| China | $906K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $817K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $617K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $457K | 4.8% |
| France | $277K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $143K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9026
| 9026.10 | Flow meters | 46% |
| 9026.80 | Gas and liquid meters | 19% |
| 9026.20 | Pressure gauges | 19% |
| 9026.90 | Pressure meter parts | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9026.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.53 per kg, 54% below the world average of $108.93, 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.
Pressure and flow meters exports from Kenya
Exports of pressure and flow meters by Kenya reached $485 thousand in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Uganda (17%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $130K | 27% |
| Uganda | $81K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $78K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 4.9% |
| Seychelles | $22K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $20K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 3.6% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 3.6% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 3% |
| Burundi | $12K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pressure and flow meters imports (HS 9026): 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 9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure and flow meters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pressure and flow meters worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure and flow meters to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure and flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.53 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $108.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure and flow meters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pressure and flow meters?
Yes. Kenya exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure and flow meters?
The HS code for pressure and flow meters is heading 9026. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9026.10 (46% of the value) and 9026.80 (19%).
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