Vapor generating boilers (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of vapor generating boilers (other) in 2024 (571 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.1 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 | $2.4M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 453 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 995 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $955K | 260 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 649 t |
Where Kenya imports vapor generating boilers (other) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 64% |
| China | $386K | 16% |
| Germany | $321K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $66K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $15K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $6K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.80, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya vapor generating boilers (other) imports (HS 8402.19): 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 8402.19: Boilers: vapour generating boilers, including hybrid boilers n.e.c. in heading no. 8402.
Common questions
What is the value of vapor generating boilers (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vapor generating boilers (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply vapor generating boilers (other) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of vapor generating boilers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vapor generating boilers (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vapor generating boilers (other)?
The HS code for vapor generating boilers (other) is subheading 8402.19. 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 8402 page.
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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