Machinery parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported machinery parts worth $3.3 million (123 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.5 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 | $3.3M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 104 t |
Where Kenya imports machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), China (25%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $852K | 26% |
| China | $836K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $447K | 14% |
| Germany | $344K | 10% |
| India | $336K | 10% |
| Turkey | $81K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $63K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $56K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8487
| 8487.90 | Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than… | 73% |
| 8487.10 | Ship propellers and blades | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8487.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.85 per kg, 71% above the world average of $15.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 machinery parts imports (HS 8487): 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 8487: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of machinery parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported machinery parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply machinery parts to Kenya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($852 thousand), followed by China (25%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.85 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $15.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machinery parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2019 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machinery parts?
The HS code for machinery parts is heading 8487. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8487.90 (73% of the value) and 8487.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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