Kenya: Engine Generator Market 2025

Engine Generator Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan engine generator market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Engine Generator Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of generators for internal combustion engines decreased by -17.8% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 989%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, engine generator exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,781%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X units) was the main destination for engine generator exports from Kenya, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, engine generator exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania stood at +3.2%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for generators for internal combustion engines exports from Kenya, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania amounted to -4.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average engine generator export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Engine Generator Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of generators for internal combustion engines imported into Kenya rose to X units, with an increase of 1.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, engine generator imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest engine generator supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, engine generator imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), twofold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+7.4% per year) and Belgium (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of generators for internal combustion engines to Kenya, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.4% per year) and Belgium (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average engine generator import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for India ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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