Agricultural dryers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported agricultural dryers worth $3.1 million (357 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 211 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 364 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 282 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 598 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 339 t |
| 2017 | $798K | 140 t |
Where Kenya imports agricultural dryers from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 60% |
| India | $711K | 23% |
| China | $199K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $125K | 4% |
| Germany | $85K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.79 per kg, close to the world average of $8.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya agricultural dryers imports (HS 8419.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8419.31: Dryers: for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural dryers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported agricultural dryers worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural dryers to Kenya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (23%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.79 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $8.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural dryers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $798 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural dryers?
The HS code for agricultural dryers is subheading 8419.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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