Brooms and brushes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported brooms and brushes worth $10.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.9 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 | $10.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 979 t |
Where Kenya imports brooms and brushes from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 66% |
| Vietnam | $857K | 8.6% |
| India | $417K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $404K | 4% |
| Thailand | $306K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $210K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $153K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $121K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $110K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 39% |
| 9603.90 | Mop | 23% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 15% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 13% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 5.6% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 2.5% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 50% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
Brooms and brushes exports from Kenya
Exports of brooms and brushes by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (634 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (15%), Uganda (13%), Mozambique (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $200K | 15% |
| Uganda | $184K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $164K | 12% |
| Malawi | $158K | 12% |
| Zambia | $153K | 11% |
| Madagascar | $127K | 9.3% |
| Tanzania | $110K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $69K | 5.1% |
| Rwanda | $68K | 5% |
| South Africa | $62K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported brooms and brushes worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Vietnam (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export brooms and brushes?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Uganda and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9603.21 (39% of the value) and 9603.90 (23%).
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