Lifting machinery parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting machinery parts by Kenya reached $35.9 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $35.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 5.4K t |
Where Kenya imports lifting machinery parts from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 51% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 11% |
| India | $2.1M | 6% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $916K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $898K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $768K | 2.1% |
| United States | $697K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $623K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 40% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 32% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 11% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 5.7% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 5% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 3.5% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 1.9% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.1 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (317 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (20%), Mozambique (17%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $424K | 20% |
| Mozambique | $346K | 17% |
| United States | $316K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $228K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $227K | 11% |
| Philippines | $140K | 6.7% |
| Nigeria | $54K | 2.6% |
| Eritrea | $51K | 2.4% |
| Ethiopia | $38K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $36K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lifting machinery parts worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Singapore (11%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $43.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Mozambique and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (40% of the value) and 8431.43 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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