Electronics parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electronics parts by Kenya reached $9.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.0 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 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 510 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports electronics parts from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 59% |
| United States | $2.6M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $254K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 2% |
| South Africa | $185K | 1.9% |
| France | $145K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $141K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $29K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8529
| 8529.10 | Aerials and antenna | 59% |
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, 91% below the world average of $66.52, 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.
Electronics parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $490 thousand of electronics parts in 2024 (55 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (26%), Uganda (17%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $129K | 26% |
| Uganda | $82K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $66K | 13% |
| Somalia | $47K | 9.6% |
| Sudan | $40K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $7K | 1.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $6K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electronics parts imports (HS 8529): 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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electronics parts worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply electronics parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (27%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 816% on the year.
What is the average import price of electronics parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $66.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electronics parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electronics parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
The HS code for electronics parts is heading 8529. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8529.10 (59% of the value) and 8529.90 (41%).
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