Imports of goods and services in Kenya
Kenya: Imports of goods and services was 27.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
27.82 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
83rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
27.83 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
1.10 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Imports of goods and services in Kenya, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Kenya is 27.82 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Kenya peaked at 27.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.10 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Kenya ranks 83rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Kenya, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1978 | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1979 | 1.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 2.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.4% |
| 1981 | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1982 | 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1983 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.5% |
| 1984 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1987 | 2.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 2.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1992 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 4.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +127.5% |
| 1994 | 5.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 5.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1998 | 8.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1999 | 8.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 3.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -55.2% |
| 2001 | 4.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 3.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 5.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 6.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 8.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 10.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 12.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 11.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 13.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 16.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 17.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 18.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 20.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 17.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 16.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 19.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 20.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 20.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 19.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 24.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 27.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 26.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 27.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 80 Ghana 32.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 81 Jordan 30.45 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 82 Azerbaijan 27.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 84 Venezuela 25.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 85 Ethiopia 25.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 86 Malta 24.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.138 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 326.09 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 14.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 33,121 constant LCU per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Kenya?
- Imports of goods and services in Kenya was 27.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 27.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Kenya rank for imports of goods and services?
- Kenya ranks 83rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.