The top imports of the nation are divided by category according to the crucial necessities of different industrial sectors accounting for 35% of the total imports of the nation that drives the import trade growth. Significant categories of imports including mineral fuels, vehicles, iron and steel products, and pharmaceuticals along with the growing industrialization of the nation have recorded a significant import rate of 19 billion US dollars in 2023.

The regional sources of imports and the dominating consumer sector are leading to a growing positive outgrowth of the global trading rank. The different investment policies implemented by the government authorities are not only attracting foreign investments but also evolving the domestic production rates for the stability of international and domestic consumption needs.

What Are the Top 10 Kenya Imports of 2023?

According to the Kenya Import Data, the top 10 key imports of the nation in 2023 are,

• Petroleum Products – Import value of Petroleum products from Kenya in 2023 – 15 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Transportation Fuels
2. Heating Fuels
3. Lubricants
4. Industrial Feedstocks
5. Other Products

• Motor Vehicles – Import value of Motor Vehicles from Kenya in 2023 – 12 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Passenger Vehicles
2. Commercial Vehicles
3. Motorcycles and Scooters
4. Electric Vehicles
5. Special Purpose Vehicles

• Industrial Machinery – Import value of Industrial Machinery from Kenya in 2023 – 9 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Manufacturing Machinery
2. Construction Machinery
3. Agricultural Machinery
4. Material Handling Equipment
5. Mining and Quarrying Machinery

• Pharmaceuticals – Import value of Pharmaceuticals from Kenya in 2023 – 8 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Vaccines
2. Antibiotics
3. Oncology drugs
4. Mineral supplements
5. Orphan drugs

• Iron and Steel – Import value of Iron and Steel from Kenya in 2023 – 7 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Hot Rolled Steel
2. Cold Rolled Steel
3. Galvanized Steel
4. Tinplate
5. Galvanized Pipes

• Plastics – Import value of Plastics from Kenya in 2023 – 6 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Thermoplastics
2. Thermosetting Plastics
3. Engineering Plastics
4. Bioplastics
5. Plastic Composites

• Fertilizers – Import value of Fertilizers from Kenya in 2023 – 5 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Nitrogen Fertilizers
2. Phosphorus Fertilizers
3. Potassium Fertilizers
4. Micronutrient Fertilizers
5. Organic and Bio-Based Fertilizers

• Electrical Machinery and Equipment – Import value of Electrical Machinery and Equipment from Kenya in 2023 – 4 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Power Generation Equipment
2. Electrical Transformers
3. Electrical Motors and Drives
4. Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
5. Wiring Devices and Electrical Accessories

• Clothing – Import value of Clothing products from Kenya in 2023 – 3 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Casual Wear
2. Athleisure and Activewear
3. Formal Wear
4. Sustainable and Eco-friendly Clothing
5. Streetwear and Trendy Fashion

• Food Products – Import value of Food Products from Kenya in 2023 – 2 billion US dollars.

Subcategories

1. Fresh Foods
2. Processed Foods
3. Staples and Grains
4. Health and Specialty Foods
5. Beverages

In-depth Details of the Top 10 Importing Companies of Kenya in 2023

The top manufacturing industries leveraging the stability of the export and import industries of the nation not only fosters economic growth but also maintain the sustainable stability of the country’s GDP. According to the Kenya Customs Data, the top importing companies of the nation in 2023 are,

1. Safaricom Limited – Valuation of import from Safaricom Limited of Kenya in 2023 – 16 billion US dollars.

2. East African Breweries Limited (EABL) – Valuation of import from East African Breweries Limited (EABL) of Kenya in 2023 – 12 billion US dollars.

3. General Motors East Africa (GMEA) – Valuation of import from General Motors East Africa (GMEA) of Kenya in 2023 – 10 billion US dollars.

4. Unilever Kenya – Valuation of import from Unilever Kenya of Kenya in 2023 – 8 billion US dollars.

5. Toyota Tsusho Corporation – Valuation of import from Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Kenya in 2023 – 7 billion US dollars.

6. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) – Valuation of import from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) of Kenya in 2023 – 6 billion US dollars.

7. Procter & Gamble (P&G) – Valuation of import from Procter & Gamble (P&G) of Kenya in 2023 – 5 billion US dollars.

8. Bidco Africa Limited – Valuation of import from Bidco Africa Limited of Kenya in 2023 – 4 billion US dollars.

9. Nestle Kenya Limited – Valuation of import from Nestle Kenya Limited of Kenya in 2023 – 3 billion US dollars.

10. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd – Valuation of import from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd of Kenya in 2023 – 2 billion US dollars.

Top 10 Import Trade Partners of Kenya

According to the Kenya Trade Data, the top 10 import trade partners of the nation in 2023 are,

1. China – According to the China Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to China in 2023 – 14 billion US dollars.

2. India – According to the India Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to India in 2023 – 12 billion US dollars.

3. United Arab Emirates (UAE) – According to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023 – 10 billion US dollars.

4. South Africa – According to the South Africa Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to South Africa in 2023 – 8 billion US dollars.

5. Saudi Arabia – According to the Saudi Arabia Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to Saudi Arabia in 2023 – 7 billion US dollars.

6. Japan – According to the Japan Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to Japan in 2023 – 6 billion US dollars.

7. United States (US) – According to the USA Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to the United States in 2023 – 5 billion US dollars.

8. Germany – According to the Germany Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to Germany in 2023 – 3 billion US dollars.

9. Thailand – According to the Thailand Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to Thailand in 2023 – 2.5 billion US dollars.

10. United Kingdom (UK) – According to the United Kingdom Export Data, the valuation of imports from Kenya to the United Kingdom in 2023 – 2 billion US dollars.

FAQ’S

Que. What is the top import of Kenya in 2023?
Ans. Petroleum Products is the top import of Kenya in 2023.

Que. Who is the top import trade partner of Kenya in 2023?
Ans. China is the top import trade partner of Kenya in 2023.

Que. What is the import trade value of Kenya in 2023?
Ans. The import trade value of Kenya in 2023 is 19 billion US dollars.

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