Metal melting furnaces imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported metal melting furnaces worth $2.4 million (200 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $24.5 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 | $2.4M | 200 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $974K | 554 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 325 t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 292 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $474K | 91 t |
Where Kenya imports metal melting furnaces from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 78% |
| India | $400K | 17% |
| China | $77K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $42K | 1.7% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, 29% above the world average of $9.34. 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 metal melting furnaces imports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal melting furnaces worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal melting furnaces to Kenya?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (17%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal melting furnaces to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $474 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 408%. The peak was 2020 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8417 page.
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