Household tools imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported household tools worth $2.9 million (322 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.9M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $691K | 116 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 177 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 274 t |
Where Kenya imports household tools from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 81% |
| United States | $218K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $90K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.2% |
| India | $30K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.88 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household tools exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported household tools worth $221 thousand (35 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $149K | 67% |
| United States | $22K | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $19K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $14K | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 3.5% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 1.3% |
| Djibouti | $2K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya household tools imports (HS 8205.51): 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 8205.51: Tools, hand: household tools.
Common questions
What is the value of household tools imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported household tools worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply household tools to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of household tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household tools to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export household tools?
Yes. Kenya exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, the United States and Belgium. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for household tools?
The HS code for household tools is subheading 8205.51. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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