Weighing scale imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $13.8 million of weighing scale in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 53% 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 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports weighing scale from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 70% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $265K | 1.9% |
| Iceland | $189K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 1.1% |
| United States | $112K | 0.8% |
| France | $109K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $100K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 46% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 21% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 11% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 8.6% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 7.5% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 3.6% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, 38% below the world average of $8.20, 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.
Weighing scale exports from Kenya
Exports of weighing scale by Kenya reached $488 thousand in 2024 (69 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (42%), Uganda (27%), Rwanda (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $206K | 42% |
| Uganda | $131K | 27% |
| Rwanda | $60K | 12% |
| South Africa | $22K | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $12K | 2.4% |
| Somalia | $8K | 1.7% |
| Madagascar | $8K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 1.3% |
| Central African Republic | $5K | 1.1% |
| Afghanistan | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported weighing scale worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by India (11%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of weighing scale to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export weighing scale?
Yes. Kenya exported $488 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8423.10 (46% of the value) and 8423.89 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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