Pumps (other types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pumps (other types) by Kenya reached $8.3 million in 2024 (471 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.3 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 | $8.3M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 596 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 990 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 593 t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 926 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 830 t |
Where Kenya imports pumps (other types) from
The largest suppliers were United States (34%), China (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 34% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 12% |
| India | $894K | 11% |
| Germany | $784K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $458K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $287K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $279K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $92K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $84K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.63 per kg, close to the world average of $19.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pumps (other types) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported pumps (other types) worth $1.1 million (92 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (42%), Rwanda (28%), Burundi (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $451K | 42% |
| Rwanda | $306K | 28% |
| Burundi | $108K | 10% |
| Zambia | $65K | 6% |
| South Sudan | $32K | 2.9% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $19K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $16K | 1.5% |
| Sudan | $13K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pumps (other types) imports (HS 8413.81): 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 8413.81: Pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413.
Common questions
What is the value of pumps (other types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pumps (other types) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumps (other types) to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumps (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.63 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pumps (other types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pumps (other types)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumps (other types)?
The HS code for pumps (other types) is subheading 8413.81. 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 8413 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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