Domestic heating appliances (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of domestic heating appliances (other) by Kenya reached $9.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.6 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 | $9.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 797 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 963 t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 441 t |
Where Kenya imports domestic heating appliances (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 95% |
| South Africa | $114K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 0.9% |
| India | $53K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $29K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.2% |
| United States | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.2% |
| France | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.02, 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 heating appliances (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported domestic heating appliances (other) worth $416 thousand (53 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $221K | 53% |
| Rwanda | $116K | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 7.3% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 6.8% |
| Uganda | $13K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya domestic heating appliances (other) imports (HS 8516.79): 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 8516.79: Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of domestic heating appliances (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported domestic heating appliances (other) worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply domestic heating appliances (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of domestic heating appliances (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of domestic heating appliances (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export domestic heating appliances (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for domestic heating appliances (other)?
The HS code for domestic heating appliances (other) is subheading 8516.79. 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.
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