Kenya: Market for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) 2025

Market Size for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan market for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) increased by 17% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) from Kenya reduced markedly to X units, with a decrease of -24.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 277%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 433% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units), Uganda (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) from Kenya, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined 28% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +19.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 South Africa (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) into Kenya surged to X units, increasing by 26% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) supplier to Kenya, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-2.5% per year) and France (-55.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) to Kenya, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-5.7% per year) and France (-70.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -36.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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