Tractors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $147.2 million of tractors in 2024 (32.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% 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 | $147.2M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $133.0M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $142.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $175.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2020 | $128.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $84.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $126.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $88.7M | 18.6K t |
Where Kenya imports tractors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.4M | 53% |
| India | $18.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $15.7M | 11% |
| Brazil | $12.2M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.8M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 72% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 16% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 6.8% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 2.7% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 1.5% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.5% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.4% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $15.7 million of tractors in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.2M | 72% |
| Uganda | $1.8M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $651K | 4.2% |
| South Sudan | $524K | 3.3% |
| Burundi | $488K | 3.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $355K | 2.3% |
| Rwanda | $280K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $242K | 1.5% |
| Somalia | $103K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $35K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tractors worth $147.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($77.4 million), followed by India (12%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.7 million in 2017 to $147.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $175.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export tractors?
Yes. Kenya exported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $131.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (72% of the value) and 8701.93 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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