Water filtration equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.4 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (952 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.9 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 | $11.4M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 980 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 667 t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 982 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 841 t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from India (42%), China (25%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.7M | 42% |
| China | $2.9M | 25% |
| United States | $532K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $406K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $395K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $378K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $268K | 2.4% |
| France | $233K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 2% |
| South Africa | $204K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.93 per kg, 35% below the world average of $18.43, 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.
Water filtration equipment exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported water filtration equipment worth $3.1 million (350 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (30%), Rwanda (18%), Uganda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $935K | 30% |
| Rwanda | $569K | 18% |
| Uganda | $471K | 15% |
| France | $231K | 7.4% |
| Zambia | $168K | 5.4% |
| South Sudan | $144K | 4.6% |
| Somalia | $139K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $82K | 2.6% |
| Ethiopia | $74K | 2.4% |
| Djibouti | $57K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported water filtration equipment worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.93 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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