Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $3.5 million (571 tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 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 | $3.5M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 720 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 78 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 74 t |
Where Kenya imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), Italy (32%), Greece (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 39% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 32% |
| Greece | $388K | 11% |
| China | $343K | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $262K | 7.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 57% below the world average of $13.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (32%) and Greece (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $13.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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