Agricultural ploughs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.1 million of agricultural ploughs in 2024 (445 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 445 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 636 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 386 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 405 t |
Where Kenya imports agricultural ploughs from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 68% |
| Italy | $243K | 12% |
| South Africa | $196K | 9.5% |
| China | $73K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $71K | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agricultural ploughs exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $759 thousand of agricultural ploughs in 2024 (228 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $654K | 86% |
| Uganda | $80K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 2.9% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya agricultural ploughs imports (HS 8432.10): 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 8432.10: Ploughs: for soil preparation.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural ploughs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported agricultural ploughs worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural ploughs to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (12%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural ploughs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural ploughs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export agricultural ploughs?
Yes. Kenya exported $759 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural ploughs?
The HS code for agricultural ploughs is subheading 8432.10. 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 8432 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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