Wheel bulldozers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported wheel bulldozers worth $3.5 million (884 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.9 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 | $3.5M | 884 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 854 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 937 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $528K | 329 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 395 t |
Where Kenya imports wheel bulldozers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 70% |
| Japan | $441K | 12% |
| United States | $301K | 8.5% |
| Uganda | $131K | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $61K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $34K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, 159% above the world average of $1.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheel bulldozers exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported wheel bulldozers worth $907 thousand (212 tonnes). Somalia alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $465K | 51% |
| Tanzania | $240K | 27% |
| DR Congo | $152K | 17% |
| Uganda | $34K | 3.8% |
| Rwanda | $16K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wheel bulldozers imports (HS 8429.19): 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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wheel bulldozers worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 884 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheel bulldozers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheel bulldozers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wheel bulldozers?
Yes. Kenya exported $907 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. 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 8429 page.
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