Power tool imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power tool by Kenya reached $19.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $19.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 949 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 707 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 399 t |
Where Kenya imports power tool from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Brazil (31%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 45% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 10% |
| Sweden | $709K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $558K | 2.9% |
| India | $534K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $158K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $98K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $93K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 45% |
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 20% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 9.9% |
| 8467.91 | Chainsaw parts | 8% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 6.9% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 3.7% |
| 8467.22 | Electric hand saws | 3.7% |
| 8467.11 | Pneumatic rotary hand tools | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.88 per kg, 35% below the world average of $16.84, 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.
Power tool exports from Kenya
Exports of power tool by Kenya reached $783 thousand in 2024 (55 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (21%), Rwanda (19%), Seychelles (19%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $161K | 21% |
| Rwanda | $152K | 20% |
| Seychelles | $149K | 19% |
| Uganda | $142K | 18% |
| Burundi | $46K | 5.9% |
| Malawi | $31K | 4% |
| Somalia | $25K | 3.2% |
| South Sudan | $23K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported power tool worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Brazil (31%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.88 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power tool to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export power tool?
Yes. Kenya exported $783 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and the Seychelles. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8467.81 (45% of the value) and 8467.29 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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