Stone cutting machine imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.6 million of stone cutting machine in 2024 (432 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.1 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 | $2.6M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 427 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 538 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 602 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 744 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 527 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 129 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 193 t |
Where Kenya imports stone cutting machine from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (22%), Israel (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| Italy | $572K | 22% |
| Israel | $340K | 13% |
| Finland | $242K | 9.3% |
| India | $95K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $78K | 3% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $34K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.9% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8464
| 8464.10 | Stone sawing machines | 44% |
| 8464.20 | Stone grinding and polishing machines | 29% |
| 8464.90 | Stone working machines (other types) | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8464.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 44% below the world average of $10.74, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya stone cutting machine imports (HS 8464): 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 8464: Machine-tools; for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass.
Common questions
What is the value of stone cutting machine imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported stone cutting machine worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply stone cutting machine to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of stone cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stone cutting machine to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone cutting machine?
The HS code for stone cutting machine is heading 8464. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8464.10 (44% of the value) and 8464.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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