Leather tanning machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather tanning machine by Kenya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (528 tonnes). Value rose 109% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 528 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 172 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 209 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 342 t |
Where Kenya imports leather tanning machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $436K | 13% |
| Italy | $357K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $309K | 9.4% |
| India | $150K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8453
| 8453.10 | Leather tanning and processing machinery | 33% |
| 8453.20 | Footwear manufacturing machinery | 32% |
| 8453.90 | Leather processing machinery parts | 23% |
| 8453.80 | Leather goods manufacturing machinery | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8453.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 48% below the world average of $12.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya leather tanning machine imports (HS 8453): 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 8453: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported leather tanning machine worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $12.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather tanning machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8453.10 (33% of the value) and 8453.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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