Electric hand tools (other types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hand tools (other types) by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (660 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 660 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 77 t |
Where Kenya imports electric hand tools (other types) from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+752% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 86% |
| South Africa | $171K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $85K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 2.1% |
| India | $41K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 1% |
| Austria | $39K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 67% below the world average of $17.69, 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 electric hand tools (other types) imports (HS 8467.29): 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 8467.29: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand tools (other types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 660 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand tools (other types) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand tools (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $17.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand tools (other types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand tools (other types)?
The HS code for electric hand tools (other types) is subheading 8467.29. 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 8467 page.
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