Centrifuge imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuge by Kenya reached $55.1 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $75.2 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 | $55.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $62.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $53.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $46.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 4.9K t |
Where Kenya imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), India (21%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 30% |
| India | $11.4M | 21% |
| United States | $5.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2% |
| France | $900K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 21% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 18% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 17% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 16% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 12% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 11% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 4.5% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuge parts | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, 56% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Centrifuge exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $4.1 million of centrifuge in 2024 (474 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (29%), Rwanda (19%), Uganda (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $760K | 19% |
| Uganda | $695K | 17% |
| France | $231K | 5.6% |
| South Sudan | $180K | 4.4% |
| Zambia | $178K | 4.3% |
| Somalia | $157K | 3.8% |
| Ethiopia | $107K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $86K | 2.1% |
| Djibouti | $60K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported centrifuge worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by India (21%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $75.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export centrifuge?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8421.21 (21% of the value) and 8421.23 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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