Conveyor imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $41.6 million of conveyor in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.3 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 | $41.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $67.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $75.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $38.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.3M | 8.7K t |
Where Kenya imports conveyor from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+787% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.2M | 68% |
| India | $3.4M | 8.3% |
| France | $2.2M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $434K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $430K | 1% |
| Italy | $397K | 1% |
| Sweden | $363K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $330K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 40% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 18% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 15% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 13% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 11% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 1.8% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 0.8% |
| 8428.60 | Ski lifts and aerial cable systems | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 55% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Kenya
Exports of conveyor by Kenya reached $687 thousand in 2024 (194 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (43%), Somalia (27%), Zambia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+889% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $297K | 43% |
| Somalia | $187K | 27% |
| Zambia | $60K | 8.7% |
| Mauritius | $40K | 5.9% |
| Rwanda | $32K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 4.5% |
| Uganda | $17K | 2.5% |
| Ethiopia | $10K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported conveyor worth $41.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by India (8%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.3 million in 2017 to $41.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $75.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export conveyor?
Yes. Kenya exported $687 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Somalia and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8428.10 (40% of the value) and 8428.39 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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