Industrial dryers (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.8 million of industrial dryers (other) in 2024 (718 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $5.8M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 522 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 541 t |
Where Kenya imports industrial dryers (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 62% |
| India | $655K | 11% |
| Italy | $477K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $291K | 5% |
| South Africa | $232K | 4% |
| Georgia | $178K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $104K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $81K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $28K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 55% below the world average of $17.91, 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 industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported industrial dryers (other) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (11%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $17.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial dryers (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. 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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