Analytical instruments imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported analytical instruments worth $45.2 million (300 tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $45.2M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 135 t |
Where Kenya imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from China (24%), United States (21%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 24% |
| United States | $9.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 15% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $942K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $921K | 2% |
| Italy | $900K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 34% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 21% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 19% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 17% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 5.5% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $150.64 per kg, 32% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported analytical instruments worth $1.3 million (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (24%), Malaysia (12%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $309K | 24% |
| Malaysia | $154K | 12% |
| Iraq | $120K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $96K | 7.6% |
| Rwanda | $91K | 7.2% |
| Ethiopia | $90K | 7.2% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $67K | 5.3% |
| Guinea | $51K | 4% |
| Somalia | $26K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported analytical instruments worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $150.64 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Malaysia and Iraq. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9027.50 (34% of the value) and 9027.80 (21%).
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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