Crane trucks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane trucks by Kenya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (878 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $3.2M | 878 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 959 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 786 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports crane trucks from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 68% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 32% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.69, 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.
Crane trucks exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported crane trucks worth $438 thousand (181 tonnes). Uganda alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $332K | 76% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 24% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported crane trucks worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 878 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane trucks to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export crane trucks?
Yes. Kenya exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. 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.
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