Mineral processing machine parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported mineral processing machine parts worth $21.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 92% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.6 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 | $21.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 4.7K t |
Where Kenya imports mineral processing machine parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 78% |
| India | $2.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $453K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $446K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $316K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $310K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $199K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 0.7% |
| United States | $120K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $105K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.56 per kg, 43% above the world average of $5.98. 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.
Mineral processing machine parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $665 thousand of mineral processing machine parts in 2024 (155 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $391K | 59% |
| Tanzania | $130K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $55K | 8.2% |
| Seychelles | $34K | 5.1% |
| South Sudan | $25K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $15K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $10K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya mineral processing machine parts imports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported mineral processing machine parts worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral processing machine parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.56 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $5.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral processing machine parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $665 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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 8474 page.
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