LED and LCD indicator panels imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $20.9 million of led and lcd indicator panels in 2024 (226 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
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 | $20.9M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 7 t |
Where Kenya imports led and lcd indicator panels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.0M | 96% |
| Hong Kong | $237K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $224K | 1.1% |
| United States | $205K | 1% |
| Israel | $83K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $52K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $92.56 per kg, close to the world average of $83.98.
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 led and lcd indicator panels imports (HS 8531.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8531.20: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of led and lcd indicator panels imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported led and lcd indicator panels worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply led and lcd indicator panels to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of led and lcd indicator panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $92.56 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $83.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of led and lcd indicator panels to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for led and lcd indicator panels?
The HS code for led and lcd indicator panels is subheading 8531.20. 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 8531 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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