Soil cultivator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soil cultivator by Kenya reached $11.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Kenya imports soil cultivator from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (11%), Australia (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 39% |
| China | $1.3M | 11% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 8.7% |
| France | $659K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $488K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $439K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $357K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $297K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $250K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8432
| 8432.90 | Soil cultivation machinery parts | 26% |
| 8432.31 | No-till direct seeders | 21% |
| 8432.10 | Agricultural ploughs | 18% |
| 8432.39 | Seeders and planters (other) | 11% |
| 8432.80 | Lawn and sports ground rollers | 9.1% |
| 8432.29 | Harrows and cultivators (other) | 6.9% |
| 8432.21 | Disc harrows | 5.2% |
| 8432.42 | Fertiliser distributors | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8432.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.06, 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.
Soil cultivator exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported soil cultivator worth $2.4 million (510 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.2M | 50% |
| South Sudan | $762K | 32% |
| Uganda | $228K | 9.6% |
| Nigeria | $55K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $52K | 2.2% |
| Ethiopia | $36K | 1.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.8% |
| Madagascar | $14K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya soil cultivator imports (HS 8432): 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 8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported soil cultivator worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivator to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (11%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of soil cultivator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soil cultivator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export soil cultivator?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivator?
The HS code for soil cultivator is heading 8432. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8432.90 (26% of the value) and 8432.31 (21%).
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