Fully automatic washing machines (small) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.3 million of fully automatic washing machines (small) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 656 t |
Where Kenya imports fully automatic washing machines (small) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Egypt (31%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 34% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 31% |
| Turkey | $861K | 16% |
| Vietnam | $570K | 11% |
| South Korea | $111K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $77K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $65K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 0.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.8% |
| United States | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, close to the world average of $3.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fully automatic washing machines (small) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported fully automatic washing machines (small) worth $4.5 million (34 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $4.3M | 98% |
| Rwanda | $32K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $24K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Togo | $1K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fully automatic washing machines (small) imports (HS 8450.11): 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 8450.11: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg).
Common questions
What is the value of fully automatic washing machines (small) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fully automatic washing machines (small) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fully automatic washing machines (small) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of fully automatic washing machines (small) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fully automatic washing machines (small) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2020 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export fully automatic washing machines (small)?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $5.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fully automatic washing machines (small)?
The HS code for fully automatic washing machines (small) is subheading 8450.11. 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 8450 page.
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