Harvester imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of harvester by Kenya reached $9.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.2 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 | $9.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 960 t |
Where Kenya imports harvester from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Japan (14%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 32% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $763K | 7.7% |
| India | $650K | 6.6% |
| United States | $562K | 5.7% |
| Austria | $446K | 4.5% |
| New Zealand | $440K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $379K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $362K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $332K | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 33% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 24% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 9.1% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 7.7% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 6.5% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 6.5% |
| 8433.20 | Tractor-mounted mowers | 4.8% |
| 8433.40 | Straw and fodder balers | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, 42% below the world average of $11.09, 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 harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported harvester worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of harvester to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8433.51 (33% of the value) and 8433.59 (23%).
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