Kenya in East Africa and India in South Asia have a very long history of trade, the bilateral exchange of products between these two trade destinations has been on an upward trend from 2019 onwards with a total trade value of 4.25 billion US dollars. Both the countries import and export different products from each other depending on their necessities among which pharmaceuticals, automotive goods, and plastic articles lead the list with the highest requirement over different industries. The stable political environment between both nations driven by the mutual trust and cooperation of the trade management authorities is on its way to leverage each other’s strength.

Due to the favorable trade agreements and the growing consumer necessities of Kenya, the country’s import trade value from India in 2023 stands at a staggering value of 3.2 billion US dollars, whereas the exports to the same stand at 2.5 billion US dollars. India’s value of exports to Kenya stands at 4.7 billion US dollars whereas imports to the same record a value of 3.8 billion US dollars in 2023.

What Are the Top 10 Imports of Kenya From India in 2023?

Over the past few years, India has become one of the significant trade partners of Kenya for its economic growth and domestic necessities. According to the Kenya Import Data, the top 10 products which Kenya imports from India in 2023 are

1. Pharmaceuticals - Import value of Pharmaceuticals from India - 2 billion US dollars.

2. Machinery - Import value of Machinery from India - 1 billion US dollars.

3. Iron and steel products - Import value of Iron and steel products from India - 800 million US dollars.

4. Electrical equipment - Import value of Electrical equipment from India - 700 million US dollars.

5. Chemicals - Import value of Chemicals from India - 600 million US dollars.

6. Textiles - Import value of Textiles from India - 500 million US dollars.

7. Automobile parts - Import value of Automobile parts from India - 400 million US dollars.

8. Plastic products - Import value of Plastic products from India - 300 million US dollars.

9. Tea - Import value of Tea from India - 250 million US dollars.

10. Organic chemicals - Import value of Organic chemicals from India - 200 million US dollars.

What Are the Top Importing Companies of Kenya in 2023?

The top 10 importing companies of Kenya leveraging the bilateral trade exchange between these two trade destinations according to the Kenya Customs Data of 2023 are discussed below,

1. Safaricom - Import value of Safaricom in 2023 - 3.1 billion US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Telecommunication equipment
• Smartphones and mobile devices
• IT solutions
• Fiber optic cables
• Data centers

2. Unilever East Africa - Import value of Unilever East Africa in 2023 - 2.8 billion US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Raw Ingredients
• Packaging Materials
• Processed Food Ingredients
• Cleaning and Detergent Chemicals
• Machinery and Equipment

3. Bidco Africa - Import value of Bidco Africa in 2023 - 1.5 billion US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Palm oil
• Packaging materials
• Chemicals
• Food ingredients
• Manufacturing equipment

4. East African Breweries Limited - Import value of East African Breweries Limited in 2023 - 1 billion US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Barley and malt extracts
• Bottling and packaging materials
• Flavoring agents and additives
• Brewing and processing equipment
• Cleaning and sanitization chemicals

5. General Motors East Africa - Import value of General Motors East Africa in 2023 - 900 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Automotive products
• Electrical components
• Vehicle body parts
• Tires and rubber products
• Steel and other raw materials

6. Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd - Import value of Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd in 2023 - 800 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Industrial chemicals
• Machinery and processing equipment
• Packaging materials
• Laboratory equipment
• Maintenance and repair supplies

7. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa – Import value of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in 2023 - 700 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Flavoring and concentrate
• Packaging materials
• Sugar and sweetener
• Beverage production equipment
• Water treatment chemicals

8. National Oil Corporation of Kenya - Import value of National Oil Corporation of Kenya in 2023 - 600 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Refined petroleum products
• Oil drilling and exploration equipment
• Pipes and tubular goods
• Lubricants and greases
• Chemicals additives

9. Nairobi Flour Mills – Import value of Nairobi Flour Mills in 2023 - 500 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Wheat and other grains
• Packaging materials
• Milling and Processing Equipment
• Food Additives
• Spare Parts and Maintenance Supplies

10. Nakumatt Holdings Limited - Import value of Nakumatt Holdings Limited in 2023 - 400 million US dollars.

Top 5 Imports

• Textiles and apparel
• Home and Kitchen Appliances
• Packaged Food Products
• Personal Care Products
• Household Cleaning Supplies

FAQ’s

Que. What is the top import of Kenya from India in 2023?
Ans. Pharmaceutical goods are the top imports of Kenya from India in 2023.

Que. What is the total trade value of the bilateral exchange of products between Kenya and India in 2023?
Ans. The total trade value of the bilateral exchange of products between Kenya and India in 2023 is 7 billion US dollars.

Que. What is the top importing company in Kenya in 2023?
Ans. Safaricom is the top importing company of Kenya in 2023.

Que. Where can you get the detailed trade analysis of bilateral exchange between Kenya and India in 2023?
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