Three-phase AC motors to 75kw imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.6 million of three-phase ac motors to 75kw in 2024 (465 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.6M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 425 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 353 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 337 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 349 t |
Where Kenya imports three-phase ac motors to 75kw from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (25%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 40% |
| India | $1.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $433K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $351K | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $263K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $205K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $186K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $100K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $69K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.03 per kg, close to the world average of $10.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Three-phase AC motors to 75kw exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported three-phase ac motors to 75kw worth $303 thousand (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (33%), Zambia (30%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $99K | 33% |
| Zambia | $92K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $49K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 7.9% |
| Rwanda | $22K | 7.2% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $4K | 1.2% |
| Djibouti | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya three-phase ac motors to 75kw imports (HS 8501.52): 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 8501.52: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of three-phase ac motors to 75kw imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported three-phase ac motors to 75kw worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply three-phase ac motors to 75kw to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (25%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of three-phase ac motors to 75kw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.03 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $10.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of three-phase ac motors to 75kw to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export three-phase ac motors to 75kw?
Yes. Kenya exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for three-phase ac motors to 75kw?
The HS code for three-phase ac motors to 75kw is subheading 8501.52. 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 8501 page.
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