Dishwasher imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $36.2 million of dishwasher in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $56.1 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 | $36.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 863 t |
| 2020 | $38.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $56.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports dishwasher from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (24%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 28% |
| India | $8.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3% |
| United States | $999K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $950K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $527K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $450K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8422
| 8422.30 | Filling, sealing and labelling machines | 43% |
| 8422.40 | Packing and wrapping machinery | 32% |
| 8422.90 | Packaging machinery parts | 20% |
| 8422.11 | Household dishwashers | 2.4% |
| 8422.19 | Commercial dishwashers | 2.1% |
| 8422.20 | Bottle cleaning and drying machines | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8422.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.24 per kg, close to the world average of $21.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dishwasher exports from Kenya
Exports of dishwasher by Kenya reached $3.8 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). South Africa alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 79% |
| Uganda | $223K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $154K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $149K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $70K | 1.8% |
| Rwanda | $63K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $48K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $38K | 1% |
| Burundi | $14K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dishwasher imports (HS 8422): 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 8422: Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags, etc, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of dishwasher imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dishwasher worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dishwasher to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by India (24%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of dishwasher per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.24 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $21.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dishwasher to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $56.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dishwasher?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dishwasher?
The HS code for dishwasher is heading 8422. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8422.30 (43% of the value) and 8422.40 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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