Circuit breakers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit breakers by Kenya reached $5.6 million in 2024 (672 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.0 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 | $5.6M | 672 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 603 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 582 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 580 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 531 t |
Where Kenya imports circuit breakers from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 59% |
| India | $954K | 17% |
| Germany | $270K | 4.9% |
| France | $255K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $235K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $169K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $55K | 1% |
| Poland | $50K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, 72% below the world average of $29.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported circuit breakers worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 672 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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