Excavator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $87.3 million of excavator in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $162.0 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 | $87.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $80.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $102.0M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $162.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $104.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $137.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2018 | $116.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $107.8M | 25.1K t |
Where Kenya imports excavator from
Most of the value came from China (50%), India (18%), Finland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 50% |
| India | $16.1M | 19% |
| Finland | $6.1M | 7% |
| Singapore | $5.5M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| United States | $937K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $754K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 29% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 27% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 17% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 17% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 5.2% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 4.1% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 1.3% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavator exports from Kenya
Exports of excavator by Kenya reached $22.0 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (39%), Rwanda (18%), DR Congo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.6M | 39% |
| Rwanda | $3.9M | 18% |
| DR Congo | $3.1M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 14% |
| Somalia | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Burundi | $857K | 3.9% |
| South Sudan | $445K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $364K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $162K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $156K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported excavator worth $87.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Finland (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.8 million in 2017 to $87.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $162.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export excavator?
Yes. Kenya exported $22.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $65.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (29% of the value) and 8429.59 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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