High voltage cable imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported high voltage cable worth $21.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 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 | $21.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya imports high voltage cable from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 53% |
| India | $6.9M | 33% |
| Italy | $836K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $727K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $612K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $233K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $83K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $79K | 0.4% |
| France | $74K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $60K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.85, 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.
High voltage cable exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $8.4 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (397 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $7.3M | 86% |
| South Sudan | $927K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $148K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $37K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported high voltage cable worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (33%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage cable to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export high voltage cable?
Yes. Kenya exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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