Worn body appliances imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn body appliances by Kenya reached $2.9 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 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 | $2.9M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 36 t |
Where Kenya imports worn body appliances from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), China (13%), Austria (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $999K | 35% |
| China | $372K | 13% |
| Austria | $236K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $208K | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $153K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $144K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $133K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $154.11 per kg, 74% below the world average of $585.08, 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 worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported worn body appliances worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($999 thousand), followed by China (13%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $154.11 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $585.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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