Road rollers and compactors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.6 million of road rollers and compactors in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.0 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 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 5.6K t |
Where Kenya imports road rollers and compactors from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 65% |
| India | $766K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $335K | 7.3% |
| Uganda | $166K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $141K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 2.6% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $9K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 52% below the world average of $5.65, 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.
Road rollers and compactors exports from Kenya
Exports of road rollers and compactors by Kenya reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (32%), Tanzania (31%), Nigeria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $486K | 32% |
| Tanzania | $467K | 31% |
| Nigeria | $213K | 14% |
| Guinea | $140K | 9.2% |
| Burundi | $98K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $65K | 4.3% |
| Somalia | $54K | 3.6% |
| Rwanda | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported road rollers and compactors worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (17%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export road rollers and compactors?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
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