Calculator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calculator by Kenya reached $7.9 million in 2024 (253 tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.8 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 | $7.9M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 90 t |
Where Kenya imports calculator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 85% |
| India | $182K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $147K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $103K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $97K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $93K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $85K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 78% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 11% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 5.5% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 3.6% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 1.4% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.16 per kg, 53% below the world average of $65.84, 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.
Calculator exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $552 thousand of calculator in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (32%), Qatar (30%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $178K | 32% |
| Qatar | $164K | 30% |
| Uganda | $50K | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 8% |
| Zimbabwe | $25K | 4.6% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 3.9% |
| Rwanda | $13K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $12K | 2.2% |
| Madagascar | $10K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $8K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported calculator worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by India (2%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.16 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calculator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export calculator?
Yes. Kenya exported $552 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Qatar and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (78% of the value) and 8470.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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