Steam turbine parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of steam turbine parts in 2024 (49 tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.0 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 | $2.4M | 49 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 51 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $381K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $773K | 25 t |
Where Kenya imports steam turbine parts from
Israel alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.4M | 59% |
| India | $686K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $223K | 9.5% |
| Japan | $48K | 2% |
| China | $13K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.11 per kg, 52% above the world average of $31.72. 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 steam turbine parts imports (HS 8406.90): 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 8406.90: Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam turbine parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steam turbine parts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam turbine parts to Kenya?
Israel was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam turbine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.11 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $31.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steam turbine parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $773 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2018 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam turbine parts?
The HS code for steam turbine parts is subheading 8406.90. 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 8406 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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