Heat treatment machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat treatment machinery by Kenya reached $83.2 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $83.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $86.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $67.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $50.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $46.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 6.2K t |
Where Kenya imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (15%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.1M | 45% |
| India | $12.7M | 15% |
| Belgium | $7.7M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 6.2% |
| United States | $5.0M | 6% |
| Israel | $5.0M | 6% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $973K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 54% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 13% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 7% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 4.7% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 4.4% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 4.3% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 4.2% |
| 8419.31 | Agricultural dryers | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 52% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Kenya
Exports of heat treatment machinery by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 65% |
| Rwanda | $424K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $168K | 5.4% |
| Uganda | $156K | 5% |
| United States | $120K | 3.8% |
| Sudan | $43K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $35K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $30K | 1% |
| Zambia | $29K | 0.9% |
| South Sudan | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heat treatment machinery worth $83.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($37.1 million), followed by India (15%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $83.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $86.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $80.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8419.89 (53% of the value) and 8419.50 (13%).
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