Starter motors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starter motors by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (153 tonnes). Value rose 242% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.6M | 153 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 162 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 98 t |
Where Kenya imports starter motors from
United States alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+735% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 73% |
| China | $332K | 9.3% |
| India | $226K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $90K | 2.5% |
| France | $67K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.5% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.42 per kg, 61% above the world average of $14.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported starter motors worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 242% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.42 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $14.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starter motors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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