Electric meters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $27.1 million of electric meters in 2024 (592 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.6 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 | $27.1M | 592 t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 763 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 398 t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 591 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 533 t |
| 2017 | $45.6M | 704 t |
Where Kenya imports electric meters from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.4M | 98% |
| South Africa | $465K | 1.7% |
| India | $139K | 0.5% |
| United States | $34K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| Canada | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Serbia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.82 per kg, close to the world average of $50.36.
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 meters imports (HS 9028.30): 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 9028.30: Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of electric meters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric meters worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 592 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric meters to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.82 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $50.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric meters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.6 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric meters?
The HS code for electric meters is subheading 9028.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
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