Chainsaws with non-electric motors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chainsaws with non-electric motors by Kenya reached $8.8 million in 2024 (228 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 81% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $8.8M | 229 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 197 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 99 t |
Where Kenya imports chainsaws with non-electric motors from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.9M | 67% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 18% |
| Sweden | $683K | 7.8% |
| China | $202K | 2.3% |
| India | $201K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $182K | 2.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $5K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $4K | 0% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.37 per kg, 145% above the world average of $15.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chainsaws with non-electric motors exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $400 thousand of chainsaws with non-electric motors in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (34%), DR Congo (31%), Uganda (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $134K | 34% |
| DR Congo | $123K | 31% |
| Uganda | $82K | 21% |
| Burundi | $36K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 2.8% |
| Somalia | $9K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chainsaws with non-electric motors imports (HS 8467.81): 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 8467.81: Tools: for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of chainsaws with non-electric motors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported chainsaws with non-electric motors worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply chainsaws with non-electric motors to Kenya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Sweden (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of chainsaws with non-electric motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.37 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $15.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chainsaws with non-electric motors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export chainsaws with non-electric motors?
Yes. Kenya exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chainsaws with non-electric motors?
The HS code for chainsaws with non-electric motors is subheading 8467.81. 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 8467 page.
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