Grain milling machinery parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported grain milling machinery parts worth $2.4 million (420 tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $2.4M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports grain milling machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (26%), Turkey (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $624K | 26% |
| Turkey | $417K | 17% |
| India | $367K | 15% |
| China | $355K | 15% |
| Germany | $212K | 8.7% |
| South Africa | $185K | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $117K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $6.78.
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 milling machinery parts imports (HS 8437.90): 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 8437.90: Machines: parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of grain milling machinery parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported grain milling machinery parts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain milling machinery parts to Kenya?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($624 thousand), followed by Turkey (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain milling machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.78 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 milling machinery parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain milling machinery parts?
The HS code for grain milling machinery parts is subheading 8437.90. 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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