Electrical wire and cable imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical wire and cable by Kenya reached $92.3 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $92.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $76.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $105.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $82.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $67.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $98.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $105.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $83.9M | 16.2K t |
Where Kenya imports electrical wire and cable from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.1M | 59% |
| India | $11.7M | 13% |
| Tanzania | $7.4M | 8% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $876K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 25% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 23% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 14% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 12% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 11% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 6.3% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 4.9% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 65% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Kenya
Exports of electrical wire and cable by Kenya reached $15.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (46%), Uganda (15%), Rwanda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $7.3M | 46% |
| Uganda | $2.3M | 15% |
| Rwanda | $2.2M | 14% |
| South Sudan | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Tanzania | $558K | 3.5% |
| DR Congo | $495K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $269K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $266K | 1.7% |
| Djibouti | $215K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $168K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electrical wire and cable worth $92.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($54.1 million), followed by India (13%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $14.30 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 wire and cable to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.9 million in 2017 to $92.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $105.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Kenya exported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $76.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (25% of the value) and 8544.60 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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