Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ by Kenya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.2 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 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 967 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 945 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 937 t |
Where Kenya imports heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Czech Republic (33%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 42% |
| Czech Republic | $967K | 33% |
| India | $462K | 16% |
| United States | $48K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $46K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $31K | 1% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.21, 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 heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports (HS 8423.89): 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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (33%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89. 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 8423 page.
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