Metal shaping machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal shaping machine by Kenya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (412 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.7 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 | $2.6M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 604 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 116 t |
Where Kenya imports metal shaping machine from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Italy (30%), India (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 49% |
| Italy | $769K | 30% |
| India | $335K | 13% |
| Turkey | $94K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $35K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $27K | 1% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8463
| 8463.30 | Wire working machines | 69% |
| 8463.90 | Metal forming machines (other types) | 16% |
| 8463.10 | Draw benches | 13% |
| 8463.20 | Thread rolling machines | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8463.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 59% below the world average of $15.26, 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 8463: Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shaping machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal shaping machine worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shaping machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (30%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shaping machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $15.26 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 shaping machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shaping machine?
The HS code for metal shaping machine is heading 8463. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8463.30 (69% of the value) and 8463.90 (16%).
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