Hand pliers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand pliers by Kenya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (917 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 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 | $2.6M | 917 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 728 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 735 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 767 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 792 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 614 t |
Where Kenya imports hand pliers from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (23%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 48% |
| India | $595K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $308K | 12% |
| Germany | $97K | 3.7% |
| United States | $80K | 3.1% |
| Croatia | $76K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.8% |
| France | $21K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.10 | Metal files | 46% |
| 8203.20 | Pliers | 44% |
| 8203.40 | Pipe cutters | 7.3% |
| 8203.30 | Metal shears | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 74% below the world average of $10.76, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya hand pliers imports (HS 8203): 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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hand pliers worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 917 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $10.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand pliers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8203.10 (46% of the value) and 8203.20 (44%).
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