Computer input/output units imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer input/output units by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (440 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.5 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 | $3.9M | 440 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 229 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 217 t |
| 2018 | $31.5M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 47 t |
Where Kenya imports computer input/output units from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Japan (18%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 46% |
| Japan | $713K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $276K | 7% |
| Mauritius | $274K | 7% |
| Germany | $107K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 2.5% |
| United States | $90K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $75K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $48K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.92 per kg, 81% below the world average of $47.91, 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 input/output units exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported computer input/output units worth $299 thousand (2 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (49%), United Kingdom (15%), Rwanda (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $147K | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 10% |
| Uganda | $28K | 9.4% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $10K | 3.4% |
| Seychelles | $8K | 2.5% |
| South Sudan | $4K | 1.3% |
| Ghana | $3K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported computer input/output units worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Japan (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.92 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $47.91 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 input/output units to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export computer input/output units?
Yes. Kenya exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Kingdom and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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