Rubber conveyor belts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported rubber conveyor belts worth $8.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $8.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports rubber conveyor belts from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 55% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $352K | 4.1% |
| France | $344K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $271K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $249K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 2% |
| South Africa | $170K | 2% |
| Singapore | $152K | 1.8% |
| United States | $149K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 4010
| 4010.39 | Conveyor belts (other) | 33% |
| 4010.12 | Textile-reinforced conveyor belt | 27% |
| 4010.19 | Conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) | 22% |
| 4010.32 | V-belts (60-180 cm) | 6.5% |
| 4010.11 | Metal-reinforced conveyor belt | 3.8% |
| 4010.31 | V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) | 3.7% |
| 4010.35 | Synchronous belts (60-150 cm) | 2.4% |
| 4010.36 | Synchronous belts (150-198 cm) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.75, 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.
Rubber conveyor belts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $300 thousand of rubber conveyor belts in 2024 (44 tonnes). South Africa alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $208K | 69% |
| Rwanda | $28K | 9.3% |
| Uganda | $25K | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber conveyor belts imports (HS 4010): 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 4010: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber conveyor belts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber conveyor belts worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber conveyor belts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (13%) and Japan (4%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber conveyor belts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber conveyor belts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber conveyor belts?
Yes. Kenya exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber conveyor belts?
The HS code for rubber conveyor belts is heading 4010. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4010.39 (33% of the value) and 4010.12 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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