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Kenya: Aircraft Market 2025

Aircraft Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan aircraft market increased by 83% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a temperate increase. Aircraft consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aircraft Production in Kenya

In value terms, aircraft production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant increase. Aircraft production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aircraft Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of airplanes and other aircraft, when their volume decreased by -28.6% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, aircraft exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 948% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units) was the main destination for aircraft exports from Kenya, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, aircraft exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia totaled +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (0.0% per year) and Sudan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the key foreign market for airplanes and other aircraft exports from Kenya, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zambia totaled +76.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+34.7% per year) and Sudan (+28.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aircraft export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 948%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+618.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aircraft Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of airplanes and other aircraft, when their volume increased by 19% to X units. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 247%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aircraft imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 912%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Israel (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main suppliers of aircraft imports to Kenya, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of airplanes and other aircraft to Kenya, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +51.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+76.4% per year) and Italy (+38.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aircraft import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 73% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 192%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+68.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for airplanes and other aircraft in the world?

Belgium remains the largest aircraft consuming country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, aircraft consumption in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan, with a 6.4% share.

What are the largest producers of airplanes and other aircraft in the world?

China remains the largest aircraft producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, aircraft production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, ninefold. Israel ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of airplanes and other aircraft to Kenya?

In value terms, the largest aircraft suppliers to Kenya were Tanzania, South Africa and the United States, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of airplanes and other aircraft from Kenya?

In value terms, South Africa remains the key foreign market for aircraft exports from Kenya.

What is the average export price for airplanes and other aircraft in Kenya?

The average aircraft export price stood at $51,746 per unit in 2021, reducing by -31.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for airplanes and other aircraft in Kenya?

In 2021, the average aircraft import price amounted to $106,039 per unit, reducing by -7.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aircraft market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30303200 - Aeroplanes and other aircraft of an unladen weight . 2 .000 kg, for civil use

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024