Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery (other types) by Kenya reached $42.1 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 87% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $79.0 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 | $42.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $79.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports specialized machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (19%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 32% |
| India | $8.1M | 19% |
| United States | $5.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $721K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $553K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $429K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, 34% below the world average of $17.28, 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.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported specialized machinery (other types) worth $776 thousand (125 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), Italy (18%), Uganda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $159K | 20% |
| Italy | $138K | 18% |
| Uganda | $105K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $72K | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $57K | 7.4% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 5.6% |
| Namibia | $38K | 5% |
| United States | $22K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by India (19%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2022 at $79.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Kenya exported $776 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Italy and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $41.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. 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 8479 page.
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