Vehicle bumpers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vehicle bumpers worth $6.0 million (643 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 643 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 670 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 643 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 628 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 840 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 874 t |
Where Kenya imports vehicle bumpers from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 62% |
| Thailand | $529K | 8.8% |
| India | $408K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $305K | 5.1% |
| Tanzania | $214K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $184K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $147K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $127K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $77K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, 29% below the world average of $13.23, 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 vehicle bumpers imports (HS 8708.10): 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 8708.10: Vehicles: bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bumpers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vehicle bumpers worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 643 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bumpers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Thailand (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bumpers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $13.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bumpers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bumpers?
The HS code for vehicle bumpers is subheading 8708.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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