Electrical switches imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical switches by Kenya reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.8 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 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 61% |
| Germany | $533K | 6.6% |
| India | $519K | 6.4% |
| United States | $393K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $285K | 3.5% |
| France | $185K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $173K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $110K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $103K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $101K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 90% below the world average of $51.50, 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 switches exports from Kenya
Exports of electrical switches by Kenya reached $422 thousand in 2024 (47 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (24%), Rwanda (14%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $100K | 24% |
| Rwanda | $58K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $58K | 14% |
| Zambia | $56K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $51K | 12% |
| South Sudan | $40K | 9.5% |
| Ethiopia | $35K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electrical switches worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical switches to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electrical switches?
Yes. Kenya exported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
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