EAC CET
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Figures for goods shipped from Shanghai to Mombasa.
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- Imports from China, 2024$4.31bnReported by KenyaUN Comtrade
- Top product groupElectrical equipmentHS 85UN Comtrade
What's traded
The largest product groups Kenya reported importing from China in 2024, by HS chapter.
| # | Product group | HS | Value, 2024 | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical equipment | 85 | $685m | 15.9% |
| 2 | Machinery | 84 | $672m | 15.6% |
| 3 | Iron and steel | 72 | $330m | 7.7% |
| 4 | Plastics | 39 | $322m | 7.5% |
| 5 | Vehicles and parts | 87 | $214m | 5.0% |
| 6 | HS 86 | 86 | $209m | 4.8% |
| 7 | HS 63 | 63 | $155m | 3.6% |
| 8 | Furniture and lighting | 94 | $127m | 2.9% |
Shipping this route
Market estimates for one shipment from Shanghai to Mombasa, by how you ship.
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Duties and paperwork
Kenya applies the EAC CET to goods from China, plus national VAT and levies.
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