Cranes and derricks (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cranes and derricks (other) by Kenya reached $25.2 million in 2024 (215 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 198 countries for imports of this product. That is 125% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | $25.2M | 215 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 853 t |
| 2018 | $186K | 128 t |
| 2017 | $238K | 45 t |
Where Kenya imports cranes and derricks (other) from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.9M | 99% |
| Italy | $112K | 0.4% |
| India | $52K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.82 per kg, 917% above the world average of $11.49. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya cranes and derricks (other) imports (HS 8426.99): 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 8426.99: Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Common questions
What is the value of cranes and derricks (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cranes and derricks (other) worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 125% on 2023.
Which countries supply cranes and derricks (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Italy (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of cranes and derricks (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.82 per kg in 2024, 917% above the world average of $11.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cranes and derricks (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238 thousand in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cranes and derricks (other)?
The HS code for cranes and derricks (other) is subheading 8426.99. 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 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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