Industrial sewing machines (manual) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial sewing machines (manual) by Kenya reached $7.5 million in 2024 (633 tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $7.5M | 633 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 460 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 186 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 459 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 211 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 81 t |
Where Kenya imports industrial sewing machines (manual) from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 51% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $961K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $563K | 7.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $372K | 5% |
| India | $313K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $140K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $103K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $48K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.84 per kg, close to the world average of $13.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial sewing machines (manual) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $244 thousand (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $127K | 52% |
| Zambia | $67K | 28% |
| Ethiopia | $29K | 12% |
| Egypt | $16K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 1% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya industrial sewing machines (manual) imports (HS 8452.29): 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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial sewing machines (manual) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 633 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial sewing machines (manual) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Singapore (14%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.84 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial sewing machines (manual) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 484%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export industrial sewing machines (manual)?
Yes. Kenya exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Zambia and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29. 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 8452 page.
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