High capacity AC alternators imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported high capacity ac alternators worth $3.2 million (199 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.7 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 | $3.2M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 141 t |
| 2022 | $955K | 199 t |
| 2021 | $847K | 183 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 601 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 677 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 237 t |
Where Kenya imports high capacity ac alternators from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 56% |
| China | $592K | 19% |
| India | $409K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 53% above the world average of $10.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported high capacity ac alternators worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
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