Knitting machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported knitting machine worth $5.2 million (604 tonnes). That is 104% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $5.2M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 95 t |
Where Kenya imports knitting machine from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 51% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $370K | 7.2% |
| India | $221K | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $149K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $125K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $75K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $57K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.90 | Lace and net making machines | 41% |
| 8447.20 | Flat knitting machines | 36% |
| 8447.12 | Large circular knitting machines | 13% |
| 8447.11 | Small circular knitting machines | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.54 per kg, 34% below the world average of $12.99, 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 knitting machine imports (HS 8447): 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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knitting machine worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Japan (26%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.54 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $12.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitting machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. 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 knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8447.90 (41% of the value) and 8447.20 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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