No-till direct seeders imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of no-till direct seeders by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). That is 186% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $863K | 100 t |
| 2022 | $904K | 89 t |
| 2021 | $860K | 90 t |
| 2020 | $893K | 144 t |
| 2019 | $496K | 81 t |
| 2018 | $567K | 90 t |
| 2017 | $571K | 58 t |
Where Kenya imports no-till direct seeders from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), Australia (23%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $881K | 36% |
| Australia | $570K | 23% |
| France | $464K | 19% |
| Brazil | $190K | 7.7% |
| China | $153K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $53K | 2.1% |
| India | $45K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $41K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.60 per kg, 61% above the world average of $10.96. 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 no-till direct seeders imports (HS 8432.31): 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 8432.31: Seeders, planters and transplanters: no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Common questions
What is the value of no-till direct seeders imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported no-till direct seeders worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 186% on 2023.
Which countries supply no-till direct seeders to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($881 thousand), followed by Australia (23%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of no-till direct seeders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.60 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $10.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of no-till direct seeders to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $571 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $953 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for no-till direct seeders?
The HS code for no-till direct seeders is subheading 8432.31. 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 8432 page.
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