Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steam and sand blasting machines by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (330 tonnes). That is 32% 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 | $2.1M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 196 t |
Where Kenya imports steam and sand blasting machines from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 68% |
| Germany | $384K | 19% |
| Poland | $136K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $31K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $27K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $21K | 1% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.8% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 41% below the world average of $10.51, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $10.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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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