Kitchen knives imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported kitchen knives worth $2.9 million (644 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.0 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 | $2.9M | 644 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 374 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 843 t |
Where Kenya imports kitchen knives from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 82% |
| Brazil | $87K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $47K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $47K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.9% |
| India | $20K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8211
| 8211.92 | Kitchen blades | 50% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 14% |
| 8211.94 | Knife blades | 13% |
| 8211.91 | Table knives | 11% |
| 8211.93 | Folding knives | 9.8% |
| 8211.10 | Kitchen knife sets | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 57% below the world average of $10.29, 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 kitchen knives imports (HS 8211): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen knives imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported kitchen knives worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 644 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knives to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8211.92 (50% of the value) and 8211.95 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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