Computer processing units imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $50.5 million of computer processing units in 2024 (542 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $50.5M | 542 t |
| 2023 | $49.5M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 236 t |
| 2020 | $54.2M | 520 t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $43.7M | 466 t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 328 t |
Where Kenya imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Poland (20%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 39% |
| Poland | $10.3M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $5.2M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| United States | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $860K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $93.14 per kg, 67% below the world average of $281.76, 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 processing units exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported computer processing units worth $1.9 million (13 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported computer processing units worth $50.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 542 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Poland (20%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $93.14 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $50.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $55.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export computer processing units?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Malta and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $48.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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.
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