Poultry incubator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry incubator by Kenya reached $16.5 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.7 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 | $16.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Kenya imports poultry incubator from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (21%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 37% |
| India | $3.5M | 21% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| France | $985K | 6% |
| South Africa | $531K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $527K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $479K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $434K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $354K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8436
| 8436.10 | Animal feed preparation machinery | 31% |
| 8436.29 | Poultry-keeping machinery (other) | 26% |
| 8436.91 | Poultry machinery parts | 15% |
| 8436.99 | Agricultural machinery parts (other) | 15% |
| 8436.80 | Poultry incubator (HS 8436.80) | 8.4% |
| 8436.21 | Poultry incubators and brooders | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8436.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 48% below the world average of $8.73, 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.
Poultry incubator exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported poultry incubator worth $211 thousand (112 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $134K | 64% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 20% |
| South Africa | $19K | 8.8% |
| South Sudan | $6K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $5K | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 1.1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya poultry incubator imports (HS 8436): 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 8436: Agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, bee-keeping machinery; including germination plant fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment; poultry incubators and brooders.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry incubator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported poultry incubator worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry incubator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (21%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry incubator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $8.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry incubator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2018 at $37.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export poultry incubator?
Yes. Kenya exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry incubator?
The HS code for poultry incubator is heading 8436. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8436.10 (31% of the value) and 8436.29 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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