Liquid filtration machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid filtration machinery by Kenya reached $6.4 million in 2024 (432 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.4M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 183 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 214 t |
Where Kenya imports liquid filtration machinery from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (19%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 42% |
| India | $1.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $561K | 8.7% |
| Singapore | $362K | 5.6% |
| United States | $275K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $237K | 3.7% |
| France | $182K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $126K | 2% |
| Japan | $101K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.91 per kg, 40% below the world average of $24.66, 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 liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported liquid filtration machinery worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (19%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.91 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $24.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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