Paper machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $22.3 million of paper machinery in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 226% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $22.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 763 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 389 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 755 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 378 t |
Where Kenya imports paper machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 68% |
| India | $3.5M | 16% |
| France | $2.6M | 12% |
| Brazil | $257K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $234K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $223K | 1% |
| Italy | $98K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $65K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $49K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.20 | Paper making machinery | 51% |
| 8439.10 | Pulp making machinery | 33% |
| 8439.99 | Paper and paperboard machinery parts | 9.8% |
| 8439.30 | Paper finishing machinery | 4% |
| 8439.91 | Pulp machinery parts | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.83 per kg, 31% below the world average of $15.71, 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 paper machinery imports (HS 8439): 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 8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported paper machinery worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 226% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by India (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.83 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $15.71 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 machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8439.20 (51% of the value) and 8439.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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