Specialized service vehicles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported specialized service vehicles worth $6.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.3 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 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 963 t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 3.5K t |
Where Kenya imports specialized service vehicles from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 50% |
| India | $1.2M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $702K | 11% |
| United States | $455K | 7.1% |
| Tanzania | $201K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $198K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $129K | 2% |
| Belgium | $96K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $67K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 66% below the world average of $11.05, 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.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $841 thousand of specialized service vehicles in 2024 (168 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (49%), Rwanda (30%), Burundi (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $416K | 50% |
| Rwanda | $251K | 30% |
| Burundi | $74K | 8.7% |
| Uganda | $56K | 6.7% |
| Malawi | $35K | 4.1% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported specialized service vehicles worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (19%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Kenya exported $841 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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