Milking machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milking machine by Kenya reached $6.7 million in 2024 (209 tonnes). That is 99% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.9 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 | $6.7M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 276 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 278 t |
Where Kenya imports milking machine from
Most of the value came from Australia (27%), India (25%), Finland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.8M | 27% |
| India | $1.7M | 25% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 15% |
| South Africa | $581K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $408K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $310K | 4.7% |
| China | $302K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $156K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $109K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $108K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8434
| 8434.20 | Dairy machinery and equipment | 70% |
| 8434.90 | Milking and dairy machinery parts | 20% |
| 8434.10 | Milking machines | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8434.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.88 per kg, close to the world average of $35.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milking machine exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $309 thousand of milking machine in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Somalia accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $176K | 57% |
| Rwanda | $104K | 34% |
| Uganda | $10K | 3.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 2.9% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya milking machine imports (HS 8434): 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 8434: Milking machines and dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of milking machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported milking machine worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 209 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply milking machine to Kenya?
Australia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (25%) and Finland (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of milking machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.88 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $35.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of milking machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export milking machine?
Yes. Kenya exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for milking machine?
The HS code for milking machine is heading 8434. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8434.20 (70% of the value) and 8434.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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