Electricity imports in Kenya: data and top supplier countries
Kenya imported $107.1 million of electricity in 2024. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 521% 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 | $107.1M | - |
| 2023 | $71.2M | - |
| 2022 | $32.6M | - |
| 2021 | $29.2M | - |
| 2020 | $13.2M | - |
| 2019 | $32.1M | - |
| 2018 | $27.9M | - |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Kenya imports electricity from
Ethiopia alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $85.4M | 80% |
| Uganda | $21.5M | 20% |
| Tanzania | $168K | 0.2% |
Electricity exports from Kenya
Exports of electricity by Kenya reached $4.2 million in 2024. Uganda alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.1M | 97% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electricity imports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electricity worth $107.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 63rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply electricity to Kenya?
Ethiopia was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($85.4 million), followed by Uganda (20%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
How have imports of electricity to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $107.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electricity?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $102.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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