Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by Kenya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 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 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 138 t |
Where Kenya imports drawing and measuring instruments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 84% |
| India | $493K | 10% |
| Canada | $65K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.2% |
| United States | $36K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 58% |
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 36% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 4.1% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 1.6% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 69% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Drawing and measuring instruments exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $263 thousand (53 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (44%), Tanzania (24%), Burkina Faso (7%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $116K | 44% |
| Tanzania | $62K | 24% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 6.7% |
| Sudan | $16K | 6.2% |
| Somalia | $12K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 3.2% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 2.5% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 1.9% |
| Afghanistan | $4K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (10%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. Kenya exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Burkina Faso. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9017.20 (58% of the value) and 9017.80 (35%).
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