Vehicle steering components imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vehicle steering components worth $3.0 million (932 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 801 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 783 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 514 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 864 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 238 t |
Where Kenya imports vehicle steering components from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 54% |
| Japan | $659K | 22% |
| India | $225K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $103K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $93K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $32K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 79% below the world average of $15.39, 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 steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vehicle steering components worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Japan (22%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $15.39 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 steering components to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. 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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