Machine blades (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machine blades (other) by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (230 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.2M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $803K | 32 t |
Where Kenya imports machine blades (other) from
Most of the value came from China (27%), India (22%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $583K | 27% |
| India | $492K | 23% |
| Germany | $379K | 17% |
| Italy | $197K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $175K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 3.7% |
| United States | $51K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $20K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.49 per kg, 63% below the world average of $25.53, 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 machine blades (other) imports (HS 8208.90): 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 8208.90: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of machine blades (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported machine blades (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine blades (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($583 thousand), followed by India (22%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine blades (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.49 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $25.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine blades (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $803 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2023 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine blades (other)?
The HS code for machine blades (other) is subheading 8208.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
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