Trucks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported trucks worth $182.2 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $323.8 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 | $182.2M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $229.4M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $252.5M | 42.6K t |
| 2021 | $323.8M | 45.5K t |
| 2020 | $219.2M | 35.1K t |
| 2019 | $242.4M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $278.9M | 66.3K t |
| 2017 | $236.5M | 37.1K t |
Where Kenya imports trucks from
Most of the value came from Japan (38%), South Africa (21%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $69.2M | 38% |
| South Africa | $38.3M | 21% |
| China | $19.9M | 11% |
| India | $16.4M | 9% |
| Finland | $13.9M | 7.7% |
| Thailand | $11.8M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 2% |
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $941K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 39% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 29% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 17% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 9.7% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 4.1% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.3% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, 37% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported trucks worth $21.7 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (39%), Uganda (38%), DR Congo (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $8.4M | 39% |
| Uganda | $8.3M | 38% |
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 9.8% |
| Rwanda | $907K | 4.2% |
| South Sudan | $624K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $555K | 2.6% |
| Somalia | $390K | 1.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $182K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $122K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $61K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported trucks worth $182.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($69.2 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trucks to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.5 million in 2017 to $182.2 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $323.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $245.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export trucks?
Yes. Kenya exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $160.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (39% of the value) and 8704.22 (29%).
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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