High voltage switch imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switch by Kenya reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.4 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 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 634 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports high voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (20%), Australia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 49% |
| India | $1.3M | 20% |
| Australia | $501K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $286K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $205K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $162K | 2.4% |
| United States | $133K | 2% |
| Turkey | $104K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 30% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 27% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 20% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 9.8% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 7.7% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.53 per kg, 76% below the world average of $27.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported high voltage switch worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (20%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.53 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $27.55 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 switch to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8535.90 (30% of the value) and 8535.40 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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