Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.0 million of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery in 2024 (364 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.4 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 | $4.0M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 427 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 227 t |
Where Kenya imports self-propelled boring and sinking machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), India (32%), Finland (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 36% |
| India | $1.3M | 32% |
| Finland | $833K | 21% |
| Canada | $279K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $146K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.11 per kg, close to the world average of $11.71.
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 self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports (HS 8430.41): 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 8430.41: Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (32%) and Finland (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $11.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2020 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery is subheading 8430.41. 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 8430 page.
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