Paper processing machinery (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper processing machinery (other) by Kenya reached $6.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 277% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.3 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 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 727 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 517 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 76 t |
Where Kenya imports paper processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (36%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 48% |
| India | $2.2M | 36% |
| Taiwan | $809K | 13% |
| Sri Lanka | $61K | 1% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | $15K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $13K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $11K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 67% below the world average of $16.53, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya paper processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8441.80): 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 8441.80: Machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported paper processing machinery (other) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 277% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (36%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $16.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper processing machinery (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2019 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for paper processing machinery (other) is subheading 8441.80. 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.
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