Grain mill imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain mill by Kenya reached $22.9 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 71% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.7 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 | $22.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 3.8K t |
Where Kenya imports grain mill from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (19%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 49% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 19% |
| India | $3.9M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 5% |
| South Africa | $554K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $488K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $397K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 1% |
| Germany | $213K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $117K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 67% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 23% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.95, 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.
Grain mill exports from Kenya
Exports of grain mill by Kenya reached $512 thousand in 2024 (139 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (25%), South Sudan (23%), Burundi (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $128K | 25% |
| South Sudan | $118K | 23% |
| Burundi | $82K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $26K | 5% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $17K | 3.2% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported grain mill worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain mill to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export grain mill?
Yes. Kenya exported $512 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (67% of the value) and 8437.10 (23%).
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