Alarm system imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported alarm system worth $27.5 million (430 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $27.5M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 137 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 87 t |
Where Kenya imports alarm system from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.1M | 77% |
| United States | $2.5M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $937K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $469K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $398K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $338K | 1.2% |
| India | $283K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $248K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $180K | 0.7% |
| France | $124K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 76% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 10% |
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 7% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.94 per kg, close to the world average of $72.84.
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 alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alarm system worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.94 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alarm system to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8531.20 (76% of the value) and 8531.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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