Off-highway dump trucks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported off-highway dump trucks worth $17.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.8 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 | $17.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports off-highway dump trucks from
Finland alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $13.9M | 79% |
| India | $1.8M | 10% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $314K | 1.8% |
| China | $181K | 1% |
| United States | $143K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $103K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.93 per kg, 65% above the world average of $8.46. 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 off-highway dump trucks imports (HS 8704.10): 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 8704.10: Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of off-highway dump trucks imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported off-highway dump trucks worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply off-highway dump trucks to Kenya?
Finland was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by India (10%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of off-highway dump trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.93 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $8.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of off-highway dump trucks to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for off-highway dump trucks?
The HS code for off-highway dump trucks is subheading 8704.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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