Coaxial cable imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coaxial cable by Kenya reached $10.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.0 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 | $10.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 482 t |
Where Kenya imports coaxial cable from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Tanzania (39%), Egypt (3%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 47% |
| Tanzania | $3.9M | 40% |
| Egypt | $305K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $252K | 2.5% |
| India | $146K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $70K | 0.7% |
| France | $60K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 69% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Coaxial cable exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported coaxial cable worth $2.4 million (378 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 55% |
| Uganda | $498K | 20% |
| Tanzania | $219K | 9% |
| Djibouti | $205K | 8.4% |
| DR Congo | $57K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $43K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $38K | 1.6% |
| Ethiopia | $11K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $11K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coaxial cable worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Tanzania (39%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 726% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2020 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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