Safety and relief valves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported safety and relief valves worth $6.9 million (828 tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.5 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 | $6.9M | 828 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 587 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 358 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 712 t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 38 t |
Where Kenya imports safety and relief valves from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (30%), United States (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.1M | 30% |
| United States | $1.3M | 18% |
| China | $1.0M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $484K | 7% |
| India | $403K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $398K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $229K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $214K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $173K | 2.5% |
| France | $137K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.39 per kg, 80% below the world average of $42.68, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported safety and relief valves worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 828 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.39 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2020 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 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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