Electric appliance imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric appliance by Kenya reached $8.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports electric appliance from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 2% |
| Egypt | $70K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $50K | 0.6% |
| France | $49K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 0.6% |
| India | $38K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.4% |
| United States | $36K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8509
| 8509.40 | Food grinders and juice extractors | 80% |
| 8509.80 | Electric kitchen appliances | 16% |
| 8509.90 | Kitchen appliance parts | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 75% below the world average of $15.11, 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 electric appliance imports (HS 8509): 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 8509: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08..
Common questions
What is the value of electric appliance imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric appliance worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric appliance to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric appliance per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $15.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric appliance to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric appliance?
The HS code for electric appliance is heading 8509. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8509.40 (80% of the value) and 8509.80 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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