Hand tools (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand tools (other) by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (933 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 933 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 629 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 734 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 722 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 835 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 663 t |
Where Kenya imports hand tools (other) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $296K | 9.5% |
| India | $178K | 5.7% |
| Lebanon | $109K | 3.5% |
| United States | $99K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $89K | 2.9% |
| France | $63K | 2% |
| South Africa | $46K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 65% below the world average of $9.72, 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 tools (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported hand tools (other) worth $526 thousand (110 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $303K | 58% |
| Singapore | $69K | 13% |
| Sudan | $42K | 8% |
| Malawi | $23K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $18K | 3.5% |
| South Sudan | $18K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 1.1% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hand tools (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 933 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Singapore and Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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