Valve imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $48.9 million of valve in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $61.2 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 | $48.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $48.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $51.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $49.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Kenya imports valve from
Most of the value came from China (31%), India (14%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 31% |
| India | $7.0M | 14% |
| United States | $6.6M | 13% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $802K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $757K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 55% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 16% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 14% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 6.7% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 4.3% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, 62% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported valve worth $1.1 million (84 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (21%), Uganda (18%), Rwanda (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+699% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $225K | 21% |
| Uganda | $196K | 18% |
| Rwanda | $178K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $117K | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $61K | 5.7% |
| DR Congo | $60K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 2% |
| Zambia | $17K | 1.6% |
| Burundi | $16K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported valve worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export valve?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (55% of the value) and 8481.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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