Personal and household scales imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $6.3 million of personal and household scales in 2024 (594 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 162% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $6.3M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 295 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $964K | 117 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 527 t |
Where Kenya imports personal and household scales from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 97% |
| Germany | $122K | 1.9% |
| India | $33K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.65 per kg, 45% above the world average of $7.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported personal and household scales worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 162% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.65 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
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