Heat treatment machinery (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $44.5 million of heat treatment machinery (other) in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 370% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.3 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 | $44.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 907 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 573 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 384 t |
Where Kenya imports heat treatment machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.4M | 55% |
| Belgium | $7.5M | 17% |
| India | $6.5M | 15% |
| United States | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $298K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $156K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $79K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.57 per kg, 62% below the world average of $22.61, 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 (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $2.4 million (81 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 86% |
| Rwanda | $267K | 11% |
| Uganda | $30K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya heat treatment machinery (other) imports (HS 8419.89): 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 8419.89: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $44.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 370% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.57 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $22.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $44.5 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. The peak was 2021 at $57.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export heat treatment machinery (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $42.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery (other)?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery (other) is subheading 8419.89. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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