Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) worth $4.3 million (759 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.6 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 | $4.3M | 759 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 639 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 688 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 248 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 404 t |
Where Kenya imports spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 55% |
| United States | $491K | 11% |
| India | $253K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $251K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $249K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $191K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $81K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $66K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $62K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, 69% below the world average of $18.16, 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.
Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) worth $399 thousand (31 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (30%), Mozambique (17%), Rwanda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $119K | 30% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $62K | 16% |
| Uganda | $60K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 10% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 8.5% |
| Cameroon | $11K | 2.8% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imports (HS 8424.89): 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 8424.89: Mechanical appliances: for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated.
Common questions
What is the value of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 759 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (11%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $18.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2020 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural)?
Yes. Kenya exported $399 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Mozambique and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural)?
The HS code for spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) is subheading 8424.89. 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 8424 page.
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