China Exports to Kenya was US$8.58 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to Kenya - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

Kenya Exports to China was US$206.63 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Kenya Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

Key information about Kenya Total Exports to China

• Kenya Total Exports to China recorded 21.290 USD mn in Nov 2024, compared with 24.257 USD mn in the previous month
• Kenya Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1998 to Nov 2024, with an averaged value of 3.249 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 31.851 USD mn in Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.004 USD mn in May 1998

Kenya Imports from China was US$3.28 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Kenya Imports from China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

China Import: Africa: Kenya data was reported at 15.503 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.467 USD mn for Feb 2025. China Import: Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 4.624 USD mn from Jan 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 291 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.372 USD mn in Jul 2022 and a record low of 0.131 USD mn in Feb 2001. China Import: Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by Country.

China Imports from Kenya was US$237.48 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Kenya - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

In 2023, China was Kenya's main import partner, with a value amounting to 459 billion Kenyan shillings (KSh) (approximately 3.6 billion U.S. dollars). Electrical machinery, iron and steel, and vehicles are the core imports coming from China to Kenya.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data was reported at 4.891 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.661 USD bn for 2016. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data is updated yearly, averaging 122.888 USD mn from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.819 USD bn in 2015 and a record low of -0.100 USD mn in 1961. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data was reported at 520.659 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 458.923 USD mn for Apr 2018. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 10.493 USD mn from Jan 1981 (Median) to May 2018, with 447 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 578.459 USD mn in Jun 2016 and a record low of -1.100 USD mn in Oct 1984. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Ships, Boats and Floating Structures data was reported at 0.001 USD mn in Sep 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Ships, Boats and Floating Structures data is updated monthly, averaging 0.001 USD mn from Sep 2024 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.001 USD mn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 0.001 USD mn in Sep 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Ships, Boats and Floating Structures data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JKC: USD: Trade by HS 2 Digits Classification: Africa: Kenya.

China Exports of motor vehicles for transport of goods to Kenya was US$23.83 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports of motor vehicles for transport of goods to Kenya - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data was reported at 1.141 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.237 USD bn for Dec 2017. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data is updated quarterly, averaging 31.248 USD mn from Mar 1981 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 149 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.630 USD bn in Jun 2016 and a record low of -0.300 USD mn in Mar 1981. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

Kenya KE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data was reported at -3.594 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.694 USD mn for Apr 2018. Kenya KE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data is updated monthly, averaging -0.500 USD mn from Jan 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 693 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.419 USD mn in Aug 2017 and a record low of -8.855 USD mn in Jul 1995. Kenya KE: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

China Imports from Kenya of Tea was US$15.43 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Kenya of Tea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Preparations of Meat, of Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates, or of Insects data was reported at 0.090 USD mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.150 USD mn for Dec 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Preparations of Meat, of Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates, or of Insects data is updated monthly, averaging 0.120 USD mn from Sep 2024 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.228 USD mn in Nov 2024 and a record low of 0.006 USD mn in Sep 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Preparations of Meat, of Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates, or of Insects data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JKC: USD: Trade by HS 2 Digits Classification: Africa: Kenya.

China Export: Africa: Kenya data was reported at 776.334 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 547.261 USD mn for Feb 2025. China Export: Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 251.386 USD mn from Jan 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 291 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 904.428 USD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 6.713 USD mn in Jan 2001. China Export: Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by Country.

Kenya Imports from China of Ball or Roller Bearings was US$3.77 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Kenya Imports from China of Ball or Roller Bearings - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Yunnan: Export: Africa: Kenya data was reported at 480.849 USD th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 388.020 USD th for Feb 2025. Yunnan: Export: Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 497.151 USD th from Jan 2015 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 121 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,945.675 USD th in Aug 2022 and a record low of 0.754 USD th in Sep 2019. Yunnan: Export: Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JBA: USD: Foreign Trade: Yunnan.

China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Residues and Waste From the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Fodder data was reported at 0.048 USD mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.099 USD mn for Dec 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Residues and Waste From the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Fodder data is updated monthly, averaging 0.099 USD mn from Jul 2024 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.157 USD mn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0.023 USD mn in Nov 2024. China Import: HS 2: Kenya: Residues and Waste From the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Fodder data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JKC: USD: Trade by HS 2 Digits Classification: Africa: Kenya.

China Import: Year to Date: Africa: Kenya data was reported at 69.528 USD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.019 USD mn for Feb 2025. China Import: Year to Date: Africa: Kenya data is updated monthly, averaging 39.270 USD mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 231 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 269.340 USD mn in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.869 USD mn in Jan 2009. China Import: Year to Date: Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by Country: ytd.