Office machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported office machine worth $7.4 million (472 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.3 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 | $7.4M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 447 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 369 t |
Where Kenya imports office machine from
Most of the value came from India (29%), China (23%), Hungary (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 29% |
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| Hungary | $982K | 13% |
| South Africa | $604K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $530K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $332K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $297K | 4% |
| Thailand | $255K | 3.5% |
| United States | $151K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $106K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 91% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 8.3% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.62 per kg, 40% above the world average of $11.14. 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.
Office machine exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $692 thousand of office machine in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (35%), Zimbabwe (34%), South Sudan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $244K | 35% |
| Zimbabwe | $233K | 34% |
| South Sudan | $60K | 8.7% |
| Malawi | $59K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $37K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 2.2% |
| Djibouti | $14K | 2% |
| Ghana | $8K | 1.2% |
| Georgia | $7K | 1% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported office machine worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (23%) and Hungary (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.62 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export office machine?
Yes. Kenya exported $692 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (91% of the value) and 8472.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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