Domestic cooking appliances imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported domestic cooking appliances worth $31.6 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $31.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports domestic cooking appliances from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 53% |
| Turkey | $13.9M | 44% |
| South Africa | $312K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $173K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $116K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $87K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 0.2% |
| United States | $66K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $38K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, 25% below the world average of $7.51, 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.
Domestic cooking appliances exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $740 thousand of domestic cooking appliances in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (39%), South Sudan (29%), Uganda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $285K | 39% |
| South Sudan | $217K | 29% |
| Uganda | $80K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 10% |
| Turkey | $35K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $21K | 2.8% |
| DR Congo | $9K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya domestic cooking appliances imports (HS 8516.60): 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 8516.60: Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves).
Common questions
What is the value of domestic cooking appliances imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported domestic cooking appliances worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply domestic cooking appliances to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Turkey (44%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of domestic cooking appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $7.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of domestic cooking appliances to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export domestic cooking appliances?
Yes. Kenya exported $740 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for domestic cooking appliances?
The HS code for domestic cooking appliances is subheading 8516.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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