Crushing machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $75.2 million of crushing machine in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $159.9 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 | $75.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $119.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $159.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $88.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $157.3M | 24.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $70.2M | 10.6K t |
Where Kenya imports crushing machine from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.3M | 74% |
| India | $11.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $726K | 1% |
| Germany | $552K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $479K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $477K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $410K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $388K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 38% |
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 29% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 14% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 7.8% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 7.4% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 2.9% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Crushing machine exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.3 million of crushing machine in 2024 (872 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (27%), Tanzania (24%), Nigeria (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $632K | 27% |
| Tanzania | $543K | 24% |
| Nigeria | $478K | 21% |
| Rwanda | $168K | 7.3% |
| South Sudan | $154K | 6.7% |
| India | $128K | 5.5% |
| Somalia | $43K | 1.9% |
| Seychelles | $34K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $27K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $26K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported crushing machine worth $75.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by India (15%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.2 million in 2017 to $75.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $159.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export crushing machine?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $72.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8474.80 (38% of the value) and 8474.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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