Truck tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of truck tires by Kenya reached $146.9 million in 2024 (49.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $146.9M | 49.4K t |
| 2023 | $130.9M | 41.2K t |
| 2022 | $75.6M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $95.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $84.3M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $112.9M | 50.1K t |
| 2017 | $80.4M | 36.8K t |
Where Kenya imports truck tires from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $130.4M | 89% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| India | $4.4M | 3% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $890K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $369K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $311K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $283K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $252K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $232K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.43.
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 truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported truck tires worth $146.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($130.4 million), followed by Thailand (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of truck tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.4 million in 2017 to $146.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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