Conveyor systems (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of conveyor systems (other) by Kenya reached $7.4 million in 2024 (768 tonnes). Value rose 156% on 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 | $7.4M | 768 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 273 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 871 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 405 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 933 t |
Where Kenya imports conveyor systems (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 80% |
| India | $763K | 10% |
| Turkey | $264K | 3.6% |
| France | $117K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $50K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.63 per kg, 36% below the world average of $15.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya conveyor systems (other) imports (HS 8428.39): 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 8428.39: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33.
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor systems (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported conveyor systems (other) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 768 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor systems (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (10%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor systems (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.63 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $15.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor systems (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor systems (other)?
The HS code for conveyor systems (other) is subheading 8428.39. 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 8428 page.
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