Hoist imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hoist by Kenya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.4 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 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 912 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 978 t |
Where Kenya imports hoist from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Japan (10%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 46% |
| Japan | $508K | 10% |
| India | $440K | 9% |
| Italy | $339K | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $285K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $284K | 5.8% |
| United States | $257K | 5.3% |
| France | $88K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $87K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $55K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 34% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 19% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 18% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 11% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 6.7% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 6.4% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.87, 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.
Hoist exports from Kenya
Exports of hoist by Kenya reached $334 thousand in 2024 (97 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (49%), Rwanda (19%), Tanzania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $162K | 49% |
| Rwanda | $62K | 19% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 12% |
| Portugal | $36K | 11% |
| South Sudan | $17K | 5% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.3% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hoist worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Japan (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hoist to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export hoist?
Yes. Kenya exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (34% of the value) and 8425.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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