Vehicle chassis imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vehicle chassis worth $20.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.8 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 | $20.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 938 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Kenya imports vehicle chassis from
Japan alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $12.8M | 62% |
| Brazil | $4.7M | 23% |
| India | $3.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.1% |
| China | $16K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.10 per kg, close to the world average of $13.15.
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 chassis imports (HS 8706): 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 8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle chassis imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vehicle chassis worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle chassis to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle chassis per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.10 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $13.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle chassis to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle chassis?
The HS code for vehicle chassis is heading 8706. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8706.00. 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 8706 page.
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