Dairy machinery and equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.6 million of dairy machinery and equipment in 2024 (112 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 103% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.4 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 | $4.6M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 103 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 172 t |
Where Kenya imports dairy machinery and equipment from
Most of the value came from Australia (38%), Finland (22%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.8M | 38% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 22% |
| India | $666K | 14% |
| South Africa | $532K | 12% |
| China | $191K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $130K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $108K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $89K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $54K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.53 per kg, close to the world average of $37.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy machinery and equipment exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $292 thousand of dairy machinery and equipment in 2024 (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Somalia accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $176K | 60% |
| Rwanda | $104K | 36% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to Kenya?
Australia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Finland (22%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.53 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $37.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. Kenya exported $292 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Rwanda and Burkina Faso. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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