X-ray apparatus imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of x-ray apparatus by Kenya reached $27.9 million in 2024 (411 tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.1 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 | $27.9M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 246 t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $37.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 225 t |
Where Kenya imports x-ray apparatus from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.7M | 53% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 8.4% |
| United States | $2.0M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $701K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $681K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $649K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $578K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.19 | Industrial X-ray equipment | 48% |
| 9022.14 | Medical X-ray machines | 19% |
| 9022.12 | CT scanners | 12% |
| 9022.90 | X-ray equipment parts | 11% |
| 9022.29 | Industrial radiation equipment | 5.1% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 1.8% |
| 9022.13 | Dental X-ray machines | 1.7% |
| 9022.21 | Radiation therapy equipment | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.85 per kg, 40% below the world average of $113.83, 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.
X-ray apparatus exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported x-ray apparatus worth $1.0 million (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (24%), Ethiopia (18%), Uganda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $241K | 24% |
| Ethiopia | $179K | 18% |
| Uganda | $144K | 14% |
| France | $135K | 13% |
| Germany | $125K | 12% |
| Canada | $52K | 5% |
| Poland | $50K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 4.3% |
| Rwanda | $15K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya x-ray apparatus imports (HS 9022): 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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported x-ray apparatus worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 675% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.85 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $113.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray apparatus to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $43.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export x-ray apparatus?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Ethiopia and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9022.19 (48% of the value) and 9022.14 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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