Sugar manufacturing machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar manufacturing machinery by Kenya reached $11.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $11.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 127 t |
| 2020 | $766K | 140 t |
| 2019 | $410K | 128 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 69 t |
Where Kenya imports sugar manufacturing machinery from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 100% |
| China | $44K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 63% below the world average of $11.11, 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 sugar manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.30): 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 8438.30: Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar manufacturing machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 158 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar manufacturing machinery to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $11.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar manufacturing machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 719%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.30. 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 8438 page.
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