Electrical parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical parts by Kenya reached $8.3 million in 2024 (653 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.9 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 | $8.3M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 677 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 971 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports electrical parts from
The largest suppliers were India (27%), China (25%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 27% |
| China | $2.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $556K | 6.7% |
| United States | $340K | 4.1% |
| France | $306K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $271K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $194K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $153K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 68% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.65 per kg, 48% below the world average of $24.56, 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 parts exports from Kenya
Exports of electrical parts by Kenya reached $676 thousand in 2024 (43 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (36%), Seychelles (20%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $243K | 36% |
| Seychelles | $133K | 20% |
| Uganda | $60K | 8.9% |
| South Sudan | $49K | 7.2% |
| Malawi | $44K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $41K | 6% |
| South Korea | $28K | 4.1% |
| Somalia | $22K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $17K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electrical parts worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.65 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $24.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electrical parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $676 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the Seychelles and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (68% of the value) and 8538.10 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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