Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $24.5 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 74% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 305 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 836 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 691 t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 533 t |
Where Kenya imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Italy (34%), Paraguay (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.9M | 44% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 34% |
| Paraguay | $2.2M | 8.9% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $758K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $575K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $130K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $82K | 0.3% |
| France | $66K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $56K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.23 per kg, close to the world average of $30.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food and beverage processing machinery (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Kenya reached $350 thousand in 2024 (81 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (34%), Burundi (24%), Somalia (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $120K | 34% |
| Burundi | $83K | 24% |
| Somalia | $44K | 13% |
| Italy | $32K | 9.2% |
| Uganda | $26K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 6.9% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Italy (34%) and Paraguay (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.23 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $30.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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