Therapeutic apparatus imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.6 million of therapeutic apparatus in 2024 (360 tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.4 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 | $7.6M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 283 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 199 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 159 t |
Where Kenya imports therapeutic apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (20%), United States (19%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 20% |
| United States | $1.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 16% |
| Austria | $580K | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $402K | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | $389K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $365K | 4.8% |
| Finland | $307K | 4% |
| Turkey | $266K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 79% |
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $30.39, 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.
Therapeutic apparatus exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported therapeutic apparatus worth $340 thousand (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (21%), Jordan (16%), DR Congo (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported therapeutic apparatus worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $30.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export therapeutic apparatus?
Yes. Kenya exported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Jordan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (79% of the value) and 9019.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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