Material property analyzers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of material property analyzers by Kenya reached $9.4 million in 2024 (116 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.3 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 | $9.4M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 42 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 51 t |
Where Kenya imports material property analyzers from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Germany (8%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $782K | 8.3% |
| United States | $698K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $695K | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $608K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $546K | 5.8% |
| France | $455K | 4.8% |
| India | $366K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $352K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $323K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.62 per kg, 64% below the world average of $224.57, 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.
Material property analyzers exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $616 thousand of material property analyzers in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (48%), Ethiopia (11%), Rwanda (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $297K | 48% |
| Ethiopia | $66K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $46K | 7.4% |
| Guinea | $42K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $42K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 4.7% |
| Somalia | $25K | 4% |
| Djibouti | $18K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya material property analyzers imports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported material property analyzers worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply material property analyzers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.62 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $224.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of material property analyzers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export material property analyzers?
Yes. Kenya exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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