Industrial washer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial washer by Kenya reached $7.6 million in 2024 (607 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.4 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 | $7.6M | 607 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 554 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 491 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 534 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 697 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 392 t |
Where Kenya imports industrial washer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $697K | 9.2% |
| India | $600K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $420K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $248K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $190K | 2.5% |
| France | $162K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $151K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 21% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 19% |
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 18% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 17% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 13% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 7.3% |
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 5.1% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.45 per kg, 24% above the world average of $10.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial washer exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported industrial washer worth $252 thousand (23 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $132K | 52% |
| South Sudan | $99K | 39% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 4.6% |
| Uganda | $6K | 2.3% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya industrial washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported industrial washer worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 607 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.45 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial washer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export industrial washer?
Yes. Kenya exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8451.30 (21% of the value) and 8451.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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