Computer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $134.4 million of computer in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $188.2 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 | $134.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $140.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $147.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $139.5M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $133.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $157.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $188.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $186.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports computer from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Poland (10%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.1M | 49% |
| Poland | $13.4M | 9.9% |
| United States | $7.4M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $6.5M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $5.0M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 3% |
| Mexico | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 38% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 25% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 12% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 8.4% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 8.2% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 3.4% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 2.9% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.84 per kg, 82% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Kenya
Exports of computer by Kenya reached $4.7 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (29%), Rwanda (8%), South Sudan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 29% |
| Rwanda | $380K | 8.1% |
| South Sudan | $353K | 7.6% |
| Sudan | $266K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $212K | 4.5% |
| Somalia | $203K | 4.3% |
| Ghana | $202K | 4.3% |
| Ethiopia | $186K | 4% |
| Malta | $163K | 3.5% |
| United States | $127K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported computer worth $134.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($65.1 million), followed by Poland (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 110 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.84 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.4 million in 2017 to $134.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $188.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $153.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export computer?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $129.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (38% of the value) and 8471.30 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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