Respiratory therapy equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.0 million of respiratory therapy equipment in 2024 (192 tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.4 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 | $6.0M | 192 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 111 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 42 t |
Where Kenya imports respiratory therapy equipment from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), China (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 24% |
| China | $907K | 15% |
| Germany | $853K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $402K | 6.7% |
| Lithuania | $389K | 6.5% |
| Japan | $365K | 6.1% |
| Finland | $307K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $236K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $227K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $167K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.27 per kg, 50% below the world average of $62.10, 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.
Respiratory therapy equipment exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported respiratory therapy equipment worth $338 thousand (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (21%), Jordan (17%), DR Congo (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya respiratory therapy equipment imports (HS 9019.20): 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 9019.20: Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of respiratory therapy equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply respiratory therapy equipment to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average import price of respiratory therapy equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.27 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $62.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of respiratory therapy equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2020 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export respiratory therapy equipment?
Yes. Kenya exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Jordan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for respiratory therapy equipment?
The HS code for respiratory therapy equipment is subheading 9019.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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