Grain and seed cleaning machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $5.2 million (426 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.2M | 426 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 703 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 264 t |
Where Kenya imports grain and seed cleaning machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 57% |
| India | $704K | 14% |
| Brazil | $460K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $376K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $268K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 3.5% |
| United States | $51K | 1% |
| Austria | $48K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.23 per kg, 33% above the world average of $9.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya grain and seed cleaning machines imports (HS 8437.10): 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 8437.10: Machines: for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of grain and seed cleaning machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain and seed cleaning machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (14%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain and seed cleaning machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.23 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $9.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain and seed cleaning machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines?
The HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines is subheading 8437.10. 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 8437 page.
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