Standalone printer copiers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.2 million of standalone printer copiers in 2024 (494 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.2M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 577 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 114 t |
Where Kenya imports standalone printer copiers from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), South Africa (20%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $902K | 29% |
| South Africa | $649K | 21% |
| China | $456K | 14% |
| Spain | $302K | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $122K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $95K | 3% |
| Uganda | $71K | 2.2% |
| India | $48K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, 69% below the world average of $20.58, 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.
Standalone printer copiers exports from Kenya
Exports of standalone printer copiers by Kenya reached $217 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Somalia (27%), Ethiopia (20%), Tanzania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+881% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya standalone printer copiers imports (HS 8443.39): 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 8443.39: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, not capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of standalone printer copiers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported standalone printer copiers worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply standalone printer copiers to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($902 thousand), followed by South Africa (20%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of standalone printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $20.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of standalone printer copiers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export standalone printer copiers?
Yes. Kenya exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for standalone printer copiers?
The HS code for standalone printer copiers is subheading 8443.39. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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