Share of imports by region of origin in Kenya
Kenya: Share of imports by region of origin was 757.52 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
757.52 million current US$
Change on year
down 21.0%
World rank
104th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1.99 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
6,060 current US$
in 2004
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Kenya, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Kenya stood at 757.52 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Kenya peaked at 1.99 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6,060 current US$, in 2004.
That places Kenya 104th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 15.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 16.80 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1950 | 5.00 million current US$ | -70.2% |
| 1951 | 4.70 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1952 | 11.50 million current US$ | +144.7% |
| 1953 | 7.70 million current US$ | -33.0% |
| 1954 | 6.70 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1955 | 8.50 million current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1956 | 9.70 million current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1957 | 9.30 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1958 | 8.50 million current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1959 | 9.20 million current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1960 | 15.00 million current US$ | +63.0% |
| 1961 | 14.70 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1962 | 20.80 million current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1963 | 15.70 million current US$ | -24.5% |
| 1964 | 14.20 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1965 | 25.30 million current US$ | +78.2% |
| 1966 | 33.10 million current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1967 | 23.80 million current US$ | -28.1% |
| 1968 | 24.40 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 26.79 million current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 35.65 million current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1971 | 48.50 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1972 | 37.43 million current US$ | -22.8% |
| 1973 | 53.53 million current US$ | +43.0% |
| 1974 | 69.90 million current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1975 | 82.95 million current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1976 | 71.48 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1977 | 90.65 million current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 114.21 million current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 108.91 million current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 178.24 million current US$ | +63.7% |
| 1981 | 166.71 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 120.68 million current US$ | -27.6% |
| 1983 | 98.12 million current US$ | -18.7% |
| 1984 | 80.27 million current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1985 | 76.81 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 86.28 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 136.32 million current US$ | +58.0% |
| 1988 | 109.62 million current US$ | -19.6% |
| 1989 | 118.39 million current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 183.35 million current US$ | +54.9% |
| 1991 | 96.18 million current US$ | -47.5% |
| 1992 | 164.89 million current US$ | +71.4% |
| 1993 | 116.31 million current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1994 | 166.53 million current US$ | +43.2% |
| 1995 | 136.54 million current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1996 | 177.94 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1997 | 270.92 million current US$ | +52.3% |
| 1998 | 325.89 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1999 | 241.01 million current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 146.65 million current US$ | -39.2% |
| 2001 | 517.76 million current US$ | +253.1% |
| 2002 | 201.74 million current US$ | -61.0% |
| 2003 | 217.21 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 6,060 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 596.90 million current US$ | +9849817.5% |
| 2006 | 387.44 million current US$ | -35.1% |
| 2007 | 695.53 million current US$ | +79.5% |
| 2008 | 524.81 million current US$ | -24.5% |
| 2009 | 719.73 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2010 | 576.92 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 587.08 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 944.84 million current US$ | +60.9% |
| 2013 | 756.28 million current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 1.99 billion current US$ | +163.5% |
| 2015 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -30.3% |
| 2016 | 584.59 million current US$ | -57.9% |
| 2017 | 861.07 million current US$ | +47.3% |
| 2018 | 625.82 million current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2019 | 752.55 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 713.18 million current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 914.51 million current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2022 | 914.24 million current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 959.14 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 757.52 million current US$ | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 16.10 million current US$ | 15.40 million current US$ | 16.80 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 8.08 million current US$ | 4.70 million current US$ | 11.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 21.38 million current US$ | 14.20 million current US$ | 33.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 71.32 million current US$ | 35.65 million current US$ | 114.21 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 117.15 million current US$ | 76.81 million current US$ | 178.24 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 187.96 million current US$ | 96.18 million current US$ | 325.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 400.78 million current US$ | 6,060 current US$ | 719.73 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 907.24 million current US$ | 576.92 million current US$ | 1.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 851.72 million current US$ | 713.18 million current US$ | 959.14 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 11.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5505 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 1,301 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 71.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 168,201 current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4984 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Kenya?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Kenya was 757.52 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.99 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,060 current US$ in 2004.
- How does Kenya rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Kenya ranks 104th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.