Transmission gears and sprockets imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.3 million of transmission gears and sprockets in 2024 (693 tonnes). Value rose 25% 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 | $4.3M | 693 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 587 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 211 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 376 t |
Where Kenya imports transmission gears and sprockets from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Germany (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $733K | 17% |
| India | $610K | 14% |
| United States | $510K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $260K | 6% |
| Indonesia | $180K | 4.2% |
| Finland | $119K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $87K | 2% |
| Japan | $86K | 2% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 37% below the world average of $9.96, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 693 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $9.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission gears and sprockets to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. 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 8483 page.
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