Vehicle suspension systems imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported vehicle suspension systems worth $13.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% 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 | $13.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya imports vehicle suspension systems from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Japan (27%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 41% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $682K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $603K | 4.5% |
| India | $265K | 2% |
| South Africa | $254K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $187K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 65% below the world average of $8.03, 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 suspension systems imports (HS 8708.80): 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 8708.80: Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle suspension systems imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported vehicle suspension systems worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle suspension systems to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle suspension systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $8.03 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 suspension systems to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle suspension systems?
The HS code for vehicle suspension systems is subheading 8708.80. 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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