Electric heater imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heater by Kenya reached $75.8 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $75.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $56.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $79.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 3.9K t |
Where Kenya imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.6M | 71% |
| Turkey | $14.0M | 19% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $653K | 0.9% |
| India | $643K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $511K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $384K | 0.5% |
| France | $373K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $353K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $346K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 42% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 13% |
| 8516.90 | Heating appliance parts | 11% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 10% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 8.6% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 6.5% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 3.7% |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating systems | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 43% below the world average of $10.19, 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.
Electric heater exports from Kenya
Exports of electric heater by Kenya reached $1.6 million in 2024 (222 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (44%), South Sudan (28%), Tanzania (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $713K | 45% |
| South Sudan | $456K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $139K | 8.7% |
| Uganda | $133K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $35K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $28K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric heater worth $75.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($53.6 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Brazil (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $10.19 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 heater to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $75.8 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2018 at $79.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electric heater?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $74.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (42% of the value) and 8516.79 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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