Grinding stones imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported grinding stones worth $3.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% 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 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 845 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 835 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 818 t |
Where Kenya imports grinding stones from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 75% |
| India | $276K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $96K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 1% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.8% |
| France | $23K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 64% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 16% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 8.9% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 8.4% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 73% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported grinding stones worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (64% of the value) and 6804.21 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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