Circuit protection devices imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.8 million of circuit protection devices in 2024 (437 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.3 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 | $2.8M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 353 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 523 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 424 t |
Where Kenya imports circuit protection devices from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 67% |
| Romania | $181K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $176K | 6.3% |
| India | $141K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $94K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $44K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 1.2% |
| France | $32K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.2% |
| United States | $24K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, 86% below the world average of $44.35, 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 protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported circuit protection devices worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Romania (7%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $44.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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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