Garden tools imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $26.2 million of garden tools in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 94% on 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 | $26.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 17.1K t |
Where Kenya imports garden tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.7M | 94% |
| Uganda | $565K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $194K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $166K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $124K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $120K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $92K | 0.4% |
| India | $59K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.2% |
| France | $29K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 58% |
| 8201.10 | Spades | 22% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 12% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 5.4% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 1.9% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Garden tools exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $234 thousand of garden tools in 2024 (557 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $137K | 59% |
| Sudan | $29K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 8.8% |
| Ethiopia | $17K | 7.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 4.5% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 2.7% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 2.6% |
| Somalia | $4K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $3K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported garden tools worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by Uganda (2%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of garden tools to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export garden tools?
Yes. Kenya exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8201.30 (58% of the value) and 8201.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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