Pneumatic conveyor systems imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.6 million of pneumatic conveyor systems in 2024 (633 tonnes). Value rose 94% 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 | $4.6M | 633 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 840 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 446 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 312 t |
Where Kenya imports pneumatic conveyor systems from
The largest suppliers were France (45%), India (21%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 45% |
| India | $973K | 21% |
| Turkey | $559K | 12% |
| China | $489K | 11% |
| Belgium | $159K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $129K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $88K | 1.9% |
| Togo | $67K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.4% |
| United States | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.31 per kg, 42% below the world average of $12.70, 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 pneumatic conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.20): 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 8428.20: Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic conveyor systems imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pneumatic conveyor systems worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 633 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic conveyor systems to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.31 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $12.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic conveyor systems to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic conveyor systems?
The HS code for pneumatic conveyor systems is subheading 8428.20. 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 8428 page.
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