Imports in Kenya increased to 326953 KES Million in May from 262494 KES Million in April of 2026. Imports in Kenya averaged 106263.16 KES Million from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 326953.00 KES Million in May of 2026 and a record low of 13453.00 KES Million in January of 1999. source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -219443.00 -159553.00 KES Million May 2026
Capital Flows -5396.30 -5547.00 USD Million Apr 2026
Current Account -3631.00 -3326.10 USD Million Apr 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.10 -1.80 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 107510.00 102941.00 KES Million May 2026
External Debt 5675.10 5779.10 KES Billion Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 143628.00 105175.10 KES Million Dec 2025
Imports 326953.00 262494.00 KES Million May 2026
Remittances 375599.62 394234.55 USD Thousand Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 70.40 67.90 points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 174911.00 193176.00 Apr 2026


Kenya Imports
Kenya imports mostly machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum products, motor vehicles, iron and steel, resins and plastics. Kenya main import partners are India, China, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United States and Japan.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
326953.00 262494.00 326953.00 13453.00 1998 - 2026 KES Million Monthly


International Trade
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