Rubber inner tubes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported rubber inner tubes worth $14.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports rubber inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.8M | 61% |
| India | $3.0M | 21% |
| China | $2.3M | 16% |
| United States | $75K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $66K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $65K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $62K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 77% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 17% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
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 rubber inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber inner tubes worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (21%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (77% of the value) and 4013.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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