Laser cutting machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.1 million of laser cutting machines in 2024 (178 tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.1M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 155 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 164 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 73 t |
| 2020 | $750K | 61 t |
| 2019 | $864K | 14 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 40 t |
| 2017 | $881K | 46 t |
Where Kenya imports laser cutting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 56% |
| Japan | $427K | 20% |
| France | $96K | 4.5% |
| India | $78K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $74K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $64K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $48K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.81 per kg, 39% below the world average of $19.25, 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 machines imports (HS 8456.11): 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 8456.11: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported laser cutting machines worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Japan (20%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.81 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $19.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of laser cutting machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $881 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machines?
The HS code for laser cutting machines is subheading 8456.11. 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 8456 page.
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