Cutting tools imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cutting tools by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (613 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $2.7M | 613 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 542 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 460 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $986K | 347 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 757 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 476 t |
Where Kenya imports cutting tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 93% |
| India | $93K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $35K | 1.3% |
| United States | $21K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $17K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.90 | Hair clippers | 45% |
| 8214.20 | Manicure sets | 38% |
| 8214.10 | Desk cutlery | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cutting tools imports (HS 8214): 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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cutting tools worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 613 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (3%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cutting tools to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8214.90 (45% of the value) and 8214.20 (38%).
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