Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $25.2 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $41.7 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 | $25.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.9M | 8.3K t |
Where Kenya imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
Most of the value came from China (31%), India (26%), Singapore (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 31% |
| India | $6.5M | 26% |
| Singapore | $5.5M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $562K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $377K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $258K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $221K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $169K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Kenya
Exports of excavators with rotating superstructure by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.6M | 53% |
| DR Congo | $482K | 16% |
| Burundi | $446K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $218K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $162K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $55K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $34K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by India (26%) and Singapore (22%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.9 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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