Electric irons imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported electric irons worth $2.8 million (409 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 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 | $2.8M | 409 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 420 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 302 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 149 t |
Where Kenya imports electric irons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 91% |
| France | $94K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $70K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.86 per kg, 41% below the world average of $11.69, 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 irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric irons worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 409 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (3%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.86 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $11.69 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 irons to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. 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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