Spray gun imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spray gun by Kenya reached $32.6 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $32.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 4.9K t |
Where Kenya imports spray gun from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Israel (21%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 31% |
| Israel | $7.0M | 21% |
| United States | $3.3M | 10% |
| India | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $990K | 3% |
| Germany | $810K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $792K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $692K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 41% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 16% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 13% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 11% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 6.3% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 6.2% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 3.9% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported spray gun worth $2.4 million (363 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (46%), Uganda (18%), Tanzania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $1.1M | 46% |
| Uganda | $440K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $364K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $141K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 2.9% |
| Somalia | $64K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $62K | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $44K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $37K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $34K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported spray gun worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Israel (21%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray gun to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export spray gun?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8424.82 (41% of the value) and 8424.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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