Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Kenya
Kenya: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 29.58 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
29.58 billion current US$
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
83rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
29.58 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
246.85 million current US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Kenya, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Kenya stood at 29.58 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Kenya peaked at 29.58 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 246.85 million current US$, in 1961.
That places Kenya 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 266.42 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 246.85 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 261.52 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 268.37 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 291.76 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 306.32 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 359.52 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 362.04 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 396.48 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 409.64 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 491.68 million current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1971 | 625.80 million current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1972 | 605.36 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 719.31 million current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1974 | 1.21 billion current US$ | +68.9% |
| 1975 | 1.12 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1978 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1979 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 2.61 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1981 | 2.32 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 2.03 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1983 | 1.69 billion current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1985 | 1.85 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1986 | 2.16 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 2.10 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 2.31 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 2.50 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 2.69 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 2.33 billion current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1992 | 2.19 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 1.95 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1995 | 3.54 billion current US$ | +44.8% |
| 1996 | 3.87 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 4.11 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 4.05 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 3.53 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 4.03 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 4.29 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 3.98 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 4.48 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 5.29 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 6.74 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 8.33 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 10.22 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2008 | 12.53 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2009 | 11.51 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 13.74 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 17.27 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2012 | 17.91 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 18.30 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 20.28 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 17.67 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 16.17 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 19.08 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2018 | 20.17 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 20.41 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 19.08 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 24.02 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 27.83 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 26.04 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 27.87 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2025 | 29.58 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 29.58 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.07 billion current US$, 2.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 29.58 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.46 billion current US$, 4.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 316.89 million current US$ | 246.85 million current US$ | 409.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.13 billion current US$ | 491.68 million current US$ | 2.05 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.15 billion current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | 2.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.07 billion current US$ | 1.95 billion current US$ | 4.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.14 billion current US$ | 3.98 billion current US$ | 12.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.10 billion current US$ | 13.74 billion current US$ | 20.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.74 billion current US$ | 19.08 billion current US$ | 29.58 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -59.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.42 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -61.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.77 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0204 units 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 29.58 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 29.58 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.85 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for imports of goods and services?
- Kenya ranks 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.