Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distillation and rectification equipment by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (304 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.2M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 544 t |
| 2022 | $408K | 66 t |
| 2021 | $581K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $919K | 105 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $870K | 49 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 555 t |
Where Kenya imports distillation and rectification equipment from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 85% |
| China | $241K | 11% |
| France | $30K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, 48% below the world average of $13.90, 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 distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (11%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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