Laser cutting machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported laser cutting machine worth $2.7 million (260 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.7M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $968K | 78 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports laser cutting machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 60% |
| Japan | $427K | 16% |
| India | $110K | 4.1% |
| France | $96K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $71K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $64K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $48K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8456
| 8456.11 | Laser cutting machines | 79% |
| 8456.40 | Plasma arc cutting machines | 7.7% |
| 8456.30 | Electro-discharge cutting machines | 5.9% |
| 8456.90 | Precision cutting machines (other) | 4.7% |
| 8456.20 | Ultrasonic cutting machines | 1.6% |
| 8456.50 | Water jet cutting machines | 0.6% |
| 8456.12 | Photon beam cutting machines | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8456.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.24 per kg, 47% below the world average of $19.44, 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 laser cutting machine imports (HS 8456): 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 8456: Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported laser cutting machine worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 260 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Japan (16%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.24 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $19.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laser cutting machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machine?
The HS code for laser cutting machine is heading 8456. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8456.11 (79% of the value) and 8456.40 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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