Hand saws imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported hand saws worth $5.2 million (943 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $5.2M | 943 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 538 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 838 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 352 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 571 t |
Where Kenya imports hand saws from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Switzerland (23%), Croatia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 32% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 23% |
| Croatia | $447K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $421K | 8.1% |
| Sweden | $336K | 6.5% |
| India | $321K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $264K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $111K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $81K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $69K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 37% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 14% |
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 13% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 10% |
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 10% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 9.9% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, 63% below the world average of $14.81, 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.
Hand saws exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $347 thousand of hand saws in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $198K | 57% |
| Rwanda | $43K | 12% |
| Burundi | $36K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 7.2% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 3.1% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $7K | 2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hand saws worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 943 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Switzerland (23%) and Croatia (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand saws to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hand saws?
Yes. Kenya exported $347 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8202.40 (37% of the value) and 8202.91 (14%).
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