Desktop computers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.3 million of desktop computers in 2024 (978 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $11.3M | 978 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 572 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 356 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 59 t |
Where Kenya imports desktop computers from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 13% |
| United States | $872K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $806K | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $298K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $185K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $161K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $129K | 1.1% |
| India | $129K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $78K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.58 per kg, 90% below the world average of $113.21, 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.
Desktop computers exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported desktop computers worth $222 thousand (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (38%), Somalia (19%), Uganda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $84K | 38% |
| Somalia | $41K | 19% |
| Uganda | $33K | 15% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 2.9% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1.8% |
| Djibouti | $3K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya desktop computers imports (HS 8471.41): 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 8471.41: Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop computers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported desktop computers worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 978 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply desktop computers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of desktop computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.58 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $113.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of desktop computers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export desktop computers?
Yes. Kenya exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for desktop computers?
The HS code for desktop computers is subheading 8471.41. 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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