Plastic and rubber extruders imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported plastic and rubber extruders worth $10.2 million (784 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.2M | 784 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 769 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 624 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 355 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 275 t |
Where Kenya imports plastic and rubber extruders from
Most of the value came from Austria (46%), China (26%), India (23%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.7M | 46% |
| China | $2.7M | 26% |
| India | $2.3M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $239K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $189K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.04 per kg, 26% below the world average of $17.64, 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 plastic and rubber extruders imports (HS 8477.20): 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 8477.20: Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber extruders imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic and rubber extruders worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 784 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber extruders to Kenya?
Austria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (26%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber extruders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.04 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $17.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber extruders to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber extruders?
The HS code for plastic and rubber extruders is subheading 8477.20. 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 8477 page.
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