Electrical inductors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical inductors by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (740 tonnes). That is 110% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.5M | 740 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 363 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 47 t |
| 2017 | $786K | 7 t |
Where Kenya imports electrical inductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 50% |
| India | $665K | 19% |
| United States | $230K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217K | 6.2% |
| France | $105K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $68K | 2% |
| Sweden | $62K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 88% below the world average of $40.77, 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.
Electrical inductors exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.1 million of electrical inductors in 2024 (219 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $949K | 89% |
| Uganda | $65K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $16K | 1.5% |
| South Sudan | $15K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 0.3% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electrical inductors imports (HS 8504.50): 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 8504.50: Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical inductors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electrical inductors worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 740 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical inductors to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (19%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical inductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $40.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical inductors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $786 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electrical inductors?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical inductors?
The HS code for electrical inductors is subheading 8504.50. 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 8504 page.
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