High voltage distribution panels imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage distribution panels by Kenya reached $23.0 million in 2024 (633 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.8 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 | $23.0M | 633 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 585 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 805 t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 682 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 617 t |
Where Kenya imports high voltage distribution panels from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.7M | 56% |
| China | $3.3M | 14% |
| India | $2.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $904K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $821K | 3.6% |
| France | $510K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $429K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $379K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $366K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $337K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.29 per kg, 61% above the world average of $22.53. 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.
High voltage distribution panels exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.4 million of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (71 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $951K | 66% |
| Ethiopia | $202K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $92K | 6.5% |
| Uganda | $67K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 2.3% |
| Somalia | $29K | 2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $17K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported high voltage distribution panels worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 633 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by China (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.29 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $22.53 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 distribution panels to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2019 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Ethiopia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
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