Computer storage units imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $16.7 million of computer storage units in 2024 (96 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. 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 | $16.7M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 78 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 35 t |
Where Kenya imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (26%), China (17%), Poland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 26% |
| China | $2.8M | 17% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $956K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $520K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $460K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $430K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $343K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $174.01 per kg, 55% below the world average of $384.45, 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 computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported computer storage units worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Kenya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $174.01 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $384.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. 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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