Centrifuges (other types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuges (other types) by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $2.5M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 52 t |
Where Kenya imports centrifuges (other types) from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (24%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $982K | 39% |
| China | $586K | 24% |
| Germany | $485K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 9% |
| South Africa | $31K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 0.9% |
| United States | $19K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.87 per kg, 38% below the world average of $35.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya centrifuges (other types) imports (HS 8421.19): 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 8421.19: Centrifuges: n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers).
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuges (other types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported centrifuges (other types) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuges (other types) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($982 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuges (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.87 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $35.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuges (other types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuges (other types)?
The HS code for centrifuges (other types) is subheading 8421.19. 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 8421 page.
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