Lathe imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lathe by Kenya reached $3.8 million in 2024 (357 tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $3.8M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 185 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 238 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 589 t |
Where Kenya imports lathe from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+911% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 76% |
| India | $602K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $197K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8458
| 8458.99 | Manual vertical lathes | 67% |
| 8458.19 | Manual horizontal lathes | 19% |
| 8458.11 | CNC horizontal lathes | 10% |
| 8458.91 | CNC vertical lathes | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8458.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.76 per kg, 25% below the world average of $14.41, 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 lathe imports (HS 8458): 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 8458: Lathes for removing metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lathe imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lathe worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply lathe to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (16%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of lathe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.76 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $14.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lathe to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lathe?
The HS code for lathe is heading 8458. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8458.99 (67% of the value) and 8458.19 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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