Valve and tap parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported valve and tap parts worth $7.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 880 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 351 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 385 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 348 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 308 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 235 t |
Where Kenya imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), China (22%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 30% |
| China | $1.7M | 22% |
| India | $633K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $572K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $542K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $390K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $265K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $187K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $174K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $146K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, 62% below the world average of $19.65, 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 and tap parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $339 thousand of valve and tap parts in 2024 (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (40%), Republic of the Congo (16%), Uganda (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $137K | 40% |
| Republic of the Congo | $54K | 16% |
| Uganda | $41K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 4.5% |
| Chad | $9K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 1.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported valve and tap parts worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (22%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $339 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, the Republic of the Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
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