Vehicle radiators imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.5 million of vehicle radiators in 2024 (838 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.5M | 838 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 825 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 897 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 917 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 488 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 137 t |
Where Kenya imports vehicle radiators from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Japan (25%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 36% |
| Japan | $878K | 25% |
| South Africa | $269K | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $223K | 6.3% |
| India | $183K | 5.2% |
| Uganda | $122K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $110K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $64K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 68% below the world average of $13.42, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya vehicle radiators imports (HS 8708.91): 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 8708.91: Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle radiators imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vehicle radiators worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 838 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle radiators to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (25%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle radiators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $13.42 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 radiators to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle radiators?
The HS code for vehicle radiators is subheading 8708.91. 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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