Harvesting machinery (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of harvesting machinery (other) by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (205 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.4 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 | $2.3M | 205 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 210 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 143 t |
Where Kenya imports harvesting machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (45%), New Zealand (19%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 46% |
| New Zealand | $440K | 19% |
| Turkey | $144K | 6.2% |
| China | $114K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 4.1% |
| India | $92K | 4% |
| United States | $86K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $83K | 3.6% |
| Luxembourg | $78K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.29 per kg, close to the world average of $13.89.
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 harvesting machinery (other) imports (HS 8433.59): 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 8433.59: Harvesting machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8433.
Common questions
What is the value of harvesting machinery (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported harvesting machinery (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvesting machinery (other) to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by New Zealand (19%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvesting machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.29 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $13.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of harvesting machinery (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvesting machinery (other)?
The HS code for harvesting machinery (other) is subheading 8433.59. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8433 page.
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