Railway parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported railway parts worth $4.0 million (288 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 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 | $4.0M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 706 t |
Where Kenya imports railway parts from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Malaysia (21%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $840K | 21% |
| Germany | $652K | 17% |
| South Africa | $341K | 8.6% |
| United States | $268K | 6.8% |
| Australia | $156K | 4% |
| India | $143K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 3.3% |
| France | $23K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 34% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 27% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 25% |
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 7.6% |
| 8607.11 | Driving bogies | 4% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 2% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.75 per kg, 112% above the world average of $6.50. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported railway parts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Malaysia (21%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.75 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8607.99 (34% of the value) and 8607.91 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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