Hand wrenches imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand wrenches by Kenya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 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 | $3.0M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 597 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 696 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 742 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 645 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 812 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 784 t |
Where Kenya imports hand wrenches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 69% |
| India | $310K | 10% |
| United States | $165K | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $49K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $49K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $34K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8204
| 8204.12 | Adjustable wrenches | 39% |
| 8204.20 | Socket wrenches | 32% |
| 8204.11 | Fixed wrenches | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 54% below the world average of $8.30, 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 hand wrenches imports (HS 8204): 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 8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of hand wrenches imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hand wrenches worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand wrenches to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand wrenches to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand wrenches?
The HS code for hand wrenches is heading 8204. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8204.12 (39% of the value) and 8204.20 (32%).
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