Paper cutter imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $17.5 million of paper cutter in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $45.1 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 | $17.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 988 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 869 t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 451 t |
Where Kenya imports paper cutter from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 52% |
| India | $3.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $621K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $270K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $195K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8441
| 8441.80 | Paper processing machinery (other) | 36% |
| 8441.20 | Paper bag making machines | 20% |
| 8441.10 | Paper cutting machines | 20% |
| 8441.30 | Carton and box making machines | 11% |
| 8441.90 | Paper processing machinery parts | 9.4% |
| 8441.40 | Paper pulp moulding machines | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8441.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.97 per kg, 63% below the world average of $18.97, 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.
Paper cutter exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported paper cutter worth $438 thousand (129 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (30%), Tanzania (21%), Burundi (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $131K | 30% |
| Tanzania | $94K | 22% |
| Burundi | $82K | 19% |
| Rwanda | $58K | 13% |
| India | $33K | 7.6% |
| Uganda | $24K | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya paper cutter imports (HS 8441): 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 8441: Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper cutter imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported paper cutter worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper cutter to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by India (21%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper cutter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $18.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper cutter to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export paper cutter?
Yes. Kenya exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Tanzania and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper cutter?
The HS code for paper cutter is heading 8441. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8441.80 (36% of the value) and 8441.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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