Concrete mixer trucks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported concrete mixer trucks worth $8.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 195% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports concrete mixer trucks from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 70% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 17% |
| India | $543K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $244K | 3% |
| Italy | $185K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete mixer trucks exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported concrete mixer trucks worth $543 thousand (164 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (40%), Somalia (29%), Rwanda (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $218K | 40% |
| Somalia | $159K | 29% |
| Rwanda | $82K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 14% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya concrete mixer trucks imports (HS 8705.40): 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 8705.40: Vehicles: concrete-mixer lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete mixer trucks imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported concrete mixer trucks worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 195% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete mixer trucks to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Switzerland (17%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete mixer trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete mixer trucks to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export concrete mixer trucks?
Yes. Kenya exported $543 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Somalia and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete mixer trucks?
The HS code for concrete mixer trucks is subheading 8705.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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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