Paper cutting machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper cutting machines by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (568 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | 568 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 179 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 68 t |
Where Kenya imports paper cutting machines from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 55% |
| India | $745K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 7.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $209K | 6% |
| Germany | $112K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 3% |
| Norway | $43K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 63% below the world average of $16.43, 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 cutting machines exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $234 thousand of paper cutting machines in 2024 (94 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $131K | 56% |
| Burundi | $82K | 35% |
| Rwanda | $9K | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $3K | 1.4% |
| India | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya paper cutting machines imports (HS 8441.10): 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 8441.10: Machines: cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper cutting machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported paper cutting machines worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 568 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper cutting machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (22%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $16.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper cutting machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export paper cutting machines?
Yes. Kenya exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper cutting machines?
The HS code for paper cutting machines is subheading 8441.10. 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 8441 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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