Large dry transformers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large dry transformers by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (310 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.3 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 | $2.3M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 290 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 937 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 370 t |
Where Kenya imports large dry transformers from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), Pakistan (22%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $543K | 24% |
| Pakistan | $504K | 22% |
| China | $358K | 16% |
| Italy | $279K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $179K | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $152K | 6.7% |
| France | $119K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 2% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $31K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
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 large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported large dry transformers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($543 thousand), followed by Pakistan (22%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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