kenyaImport MarketChina Kenya's largest supplier, shipping machinery, electronics, and manufactured consumer goods at scale.
KENYA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Kenya Import Data: See What Kenya Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Kenya import data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Kenya's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalNairobi
Population57.5M
GDP$135.9B
Total merchandise import$21.7B
Global import rank84th
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IMPORT MARKET
Kenya's Import Market at a Glance
Kenya's merchandise imports reached approximately $21.7B in 2025, up from the prior year on stronger machinery and vehicle demand. As East Africa's largest and most diversified economy, Kenya's import bill is led by mineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles, with cereals and edible oils also significant given the country's reliance on food imports. Supply is concentrated among China, the United Arab Emirates, and India.
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$21.7BTotal Imports
+7.48%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Kenya by Product Category
TradeImeX's Kenya Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading import categories using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories in 2025 include:
Total Importing Products
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$4.6B21.17%
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$2.2B10.19%
Vehicles HS Chapter 87
$1.4B6.59%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$1.3B5.84%
CerealsHS Chapter 10
$1.2B5.54%
Animal, Vegetable fats and oilsHS Chapter 15
$1.1B5.18%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$1.1B4.99%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$959.8M4.42%
Pharmaceutical productsHS Chapter 30
$595.4M2.74%
Miscellaneous chemical productsHS Chapter 38
$500.5M2.31%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Kenya Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $5.2B | (23.9%) |
| 2 |  UAE | $2.5B | (11.5%) |
| 3 |  India | $2.3B | (10.4%) |
| 4 |  Malaysia | $1.1B | (5.1%) |
| 5 |  Japan | $1.1B | (5%) |
| 6 |  USA | $1.1B | (4.9%) |
| 7 |  Saudi Arabia | $770.7M | (3.5%) |
| 8 |  South Africa | $494.6M | (2.3%) |
| 9 |  Oman | $471.0M | (2.2%) |
| 10 |  Germany | $405.4M | (1.9%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Kenya imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Kenya include:
UAE Ships fuel and re-exported manufactured goods to Kenya through Gulf trade routes.
India Supplies pharmaceuticals, refined petroleum, and machinery to Kenya's growing consumer market.
Malaysia A key supplier of palm oil, rubber products, and electronics to Kenya.
Japan Ships vehicles and machinery to Kenya's transport and industrial sectors.
United States of America Supplies machinery, aircraft parts, and technology products to Kenya.
Saudi Arabia A major petroleum supplier feeding Kenya's mineral fuel imports
South Africa Ships machinery, vehicles, and manufactured goods to Kenya through regional trade.
Oman Supplies crude and refined petroleum products to Kenya's fuel-dependent import bill.
Germany Ships precision machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment to Kenya.
KENYA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
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Mineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles
Kenya's growing, regionally connected economy depends on steady inflows of fuel, machinery, and vehicles to power its transport, industrial, and consumer sectors. A China-led supplier base dominates this trade, with the UAE, India, and Gulf suppliers also playing significant roles in the fuel trade. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting importers seeking to diversify machinery and vehicle sourcing beyond traditional suppliers.
Growth opportunityMineral fuels, machinery, and vehicles
Commercial targetSuppliers offering competitive machinery, vehicles, and fuel-linked products into East Africa's trade hub
Risk to monitorCurrency volatility and exposure to global fuel-price swings
Reflects import market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
As China-led sourcing is well established but fuel and machinery imports remain price-sensitive to alternative suppliers.
Machinery, vehicle, and fertiliser suppliers seeking a foothold in East Africa's largest consumer and industrial market.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Kenya Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
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FAQs
Kenya Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Kenya Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Kenya customs data.
How large were Kenya's imports in 2025?
Kenya imported goods worth approximately $21.7B during 2025, a change of +7.48% compared with 2024.
Can I search Kenya imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Kenya imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Kenya importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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