Water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (377 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.0 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 | $2.7M | 377 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 707 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 637 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports water-tube boilers (small-medium) from
India alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 70% |
| South Africa | $515K | 19% |
| China | $249K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, close to the world average of $6.23.
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 water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports (HS 8402.12): 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 8402.12: Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production not exceeding 45t per hour.
Common questions
What is the value of water-tube boilers (small-medium) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported water-tube boilers (small-medium) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 377 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-tube boilers (small-medium) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-tube boilers (small-medium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
The HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium) is subheading 8402.12. 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 8402 page.
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