Crane imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $79.6 million of crane in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $79.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Kenya imports crane from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.3M | 92% |
| India | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $601K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $446K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $187K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $155K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $146K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $128K | 0.2% |
| United States | $100K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 49% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 32% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 10% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 3.3% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 2.6% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 2% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 0.4% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.57 per kg, 21% above the world average of $6.26. 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.
Crane exports from Kenya
Exports of crane by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (19%), Cuba (17%), Ethiopia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $266K | 19% |
| Cuba | $241K | 17% |
| Ethiopia | $184K | 13% |
| Uganda | $181K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $133K | 9.3% |
| Tanzania | $113K | 8% |
| Philippines | $105K | 7.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $60K | 4.2% |
| India | $43K | 3% |
| Burundi | $36K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported crane worth $79.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($73.3 million), followed by India (3%) and Poland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $79.6 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export crane?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Cuba and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $78.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (49% of the value) and 8426.99 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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