Measuring instruments imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.8 million of measuring instruments in 2024 (220 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.5 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 | $9.8M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 384 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 136 t |
Where Kenya imports measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), China (17%), India (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 22% |
| China | $1.7M | 17% |
| India | $933K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $698K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $689K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $650K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $288K | 3% |
| France | $230K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $205K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $201K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 74% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 8.7% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 7% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 6.5% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 3.7% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.56 per kg, 51% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Kenya
Exports of measuring instruments by Kenya reached $902 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (29%), Italy (10%), Tanzania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $262K | 29% |
| Italy | $94K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 8.4% |
| Ethiopia | $56K | 6.2% |
| Rwanda | $34K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $34K | 3.8% |
| Somalia | $34K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 3% |
| Germany | $27K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported measuring instruments worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (17%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.56 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Kenya exported $902 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Italy and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (74% of the value) and 9031.49 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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