Producer gas generators imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of producer gas generators by Kenya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (112 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $3.2M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 215 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 364 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $515K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $702K | 400 t |
Where Kenya imports producer gas generators from
Most of the value came from India (48%), Italy (29%), Portugal (7%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 48% |
| Italy | $925K | 29% |
| Portugal | $207K | 6.6% |
| China | $178K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $107K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $39K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.30 per kg, close to the world average of $24.47.
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 producer gas generators imports (HS 8405.10): 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of producer gas generators imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported producer gas generators worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply producer gas generators to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of producer gas generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.30 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $24.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of producer gas generators to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $702 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 350%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10. 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 8405 page.
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