Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing and wrapping machinery by Kenya reached $11.4 million in 2024 (774 tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.9 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 | $11.4M | 774 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 440 t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 484 t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 665 t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 553 t |
Where Kenya imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 36% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 15% |
| United States | $853K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $427K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $381K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $312K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $267K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $226K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $211K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.76 per kg, 59% below the world average of $35.78, 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.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from Kenya
Exports of packing and wrapping machinery by Kenya reached $354 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (34%), South Africa (24%), Lebanon (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $122K | 34% |
| South Africa | $84K | 24% |
| Lebanon | $70K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 4.6% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.76 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. Kenya exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Africa and Lebanon. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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 8422 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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