Vacuum pumps imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vacuum pumps worth $4.4 million (86 tonnes). That is 149% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $4.4M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 66 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 153 t |
| 2017 | $653K | 40 t |
Where Kenya imports vacuum pumps from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Germany (29%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 29% |
| China | $780K | 18% |
| India | $303K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $113K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $43K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.62 per kg, 50% above the world average of $34.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 vacuum pumps imports (HS 8414.10): 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 8414.10: Pumps: vacuum.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum pumps imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vacuum pumps worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 149% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum pumps to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (29%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of vacuum pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.62 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $34.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vacuum pumps to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $653 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 581%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum pumps?
The HS code for vacuum pumps is subheading 8414.10. 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 8414 page.
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