Material testing machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of material testing machines by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (113 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.1 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 | $2.4M | 113 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 126 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 134 t |
Where Kenya imports material testing machines from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), United Kingdom (24%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $569K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $567K | 24% |
| Italy | $392K | 16% |
| South Korea | $333K | 14% |
| India | $271K | 11% |
| United States | $47K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $40K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Non-metal testing machines | 62% |
| 9024.10 | Metal testing machines | 22% |
| 9024.90 | Testing machine parts | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.30 per kg, 70% below the world average of $70.43, 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 material testing machines imports (HS 9024): 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported material testing machines worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($569 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.30 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $70.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of material testing machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (62% of the value) and 9024.10 (22%).
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