Imports by region of origin in Kenya
Kenya: Imports by region of origin was 757.52 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Kenya is 757.52 million current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 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$, in 2004.
That places Kenya 103rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 16.10 million current US$ | 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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -6.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,908 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 109.76 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,908 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 129.3 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 956.08 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.31 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Kenya?
- 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 imports by region of origin recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.99 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,060 current US$ in 2004.
- How does Kenya rank for imports by region of origin?
- Kenya ranks 103rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 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 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.