Retreaded pneumatic tyres imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by Kenya reached $4.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.6 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 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports retreaded pneumatic tyres from
The largest suppliers were India (27%), Sri Lanka (19%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 28% |
| Sri Lanka | $804K | 19% |
| China | $397K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $275K | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $273K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $271K | 6.3% |
| United States | $237K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $198K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $155K | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 4012
| 4012.90 | Tires (other types) | 80% |
| 4012.13 | Retreaded aircraft tires | 19% |
| 4012.19 | Retreaded tyres: other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft | 0.5% |
| 4012.20 | Used tires | 0.3% |
| 4012.11 | Retreaded car tires | 0.2% |
| 4012.12 | Retreaded truck tires | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4012.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.20.
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 retreaded pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4012): 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 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of retreaded pneumatic tyres imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply retreaded pneumatic tyres to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Sri Lanka (19%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of retreaded pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres is heading 4012. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4012.90 (80% of the value) and 4012.13 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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