Merchandise imports in Kenya
Kenya: Merchandise imports was 10.76 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports in Kenya stood at 10.76 billion constant US$.
That represents a change of up 14.4% on the previous year and up 210.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Kenya peaked at 19.12 billion constant US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 311.51 million constant US$, in 1965.
That places Kenya 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 360.44 million constant US$ | 311.51 million constant US$ | 381.94 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 918.81 million constant US$ | 458.53 million constant US$ | 2.02 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.83 billion constant US$ | 2.56 billion constant US$ | 19.12 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.59 billion constant US$ | 2.67 billion constant US$ | 7.84 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 billion constant US$ | 3.16 billion constant US$ | 6.93 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.08 billion constant US$ | 9.40 billion constant US$ | 10.76 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More trade data for Kenya
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 95.15 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Lead time to export, median case 4 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 1.29 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 407.53 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 1.42 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 2.90 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 27.22 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 83,323 FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Kenya?
- Merchandise imports in Kenya was 10.76 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 19.12 billion constant US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 311.51 million constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Kenya rank for merchandise imports?
- Kenya ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.