Sports equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sports equipment worth $18.4 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $18.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 66% |
| Pakistan | $932K | 5.1% |
| Mauritius | $846K | 4.6% |
| India | $676K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $671K | 3.7% |
| United States | $497K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $341K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $282K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $280K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $239K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 48% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 21% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 17% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 2.7% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 2.3% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 1.9% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.6% |
| 9506.70 | Ice skate | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Sports equipment exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $900 thousand of sports equipment in 2024 (138 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $567K | 63% |
| Germany | $67K | 7.5% |
| Uganda | $53K | 5.8% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 3.4% |
| Ethiopia | $27K | 3% |
| United States | $24K | 2.7% |
| China | $20K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $12K | 1.3% |
| Somalia | $9K | 1% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sports equipment worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Pakistan (5%) and Mauritius (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sports equipment?
Yes. Kenya exported $900 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (48% of the value) and 9506.62 (21%).
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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