Metal casting machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machine by Kenya reached $6.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.0 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 | $6.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 531 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 484 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 435 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 415 t |
Where Kenya imports metal casting machine from
India alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 82% |
| China | $896K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $157K | 2.4% |
| United States | $50K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 61% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 18% |
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 16% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.87, 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.
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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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal casting machine worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. The peak was 2023 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8454.30 (61% of the value) and 8454.20 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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