Large capacity washing machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported large capacity washing machines worth $5.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 793 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 755 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 690 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 273 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 211 t |
Where Kenya imports large capacity washing machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 50% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 27% |
| South Korea | $306K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $277K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $169K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $132K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $67K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.40.
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 large capacity washing machines imports (HS 8450.20): 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 8450.20: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of large capacity washing machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported large capacity washing machines worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply large capacity washing machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of large capacity washing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large capacity washing machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for large capacity washing machines?
The HS code for large capacity washing machines is subheading 8450.20. 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 8450 page.
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