Control panel imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control panel by Kenya reached $54.7 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $78.3 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 | $54.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $70.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $78.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $41.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were United States (31%), China (23%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.1M | 31% |
| China | $12.6M | 23% |
| India | $8.7M | 16% |
| Slovakia | $3.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $881K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $730K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 58% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.95 per kg, 68% below the world average of $63.20, 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.
Control panel exports from Kenya
Exports of control panel by Kenya reached $7.1 million in 2024 (338 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (39%), Rwanda (16%), Nigeria (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.8M | 39% |
| Rwanda | $1.2M | 16% |
| Nigeria | $952K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $673K | 9.4% |
| Ethiopia | $492K | 6.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $236K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $216K | 3% |
| Djibouti | $193K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $75K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $62K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported control panel worth $54.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by China (23%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.95 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.9 million in 2017 to $54.7 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $78.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export control panel?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Nigeria. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (58% of the value) and 8537.20 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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