Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $23.4 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.1 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 | $23.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $51.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $49.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 7.0K t |
Where Kenya imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Tanzania (13%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 47% |
| Tanzania | $3.1M | 13% |
| India | $2.4M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $728K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $565K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $452K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $324K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $263K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.41, 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.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from Kenya
Exports of low voltage cable (no connectors) by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (39%), Turkey (23%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $446K | 39% |
| Turkey | $269K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $227K | 20% |
| Uganda | $90K | 7.8% |
| Ethiopia | $41K | 3.6% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $11K | 1% |
| Burundi | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Tanzania (13%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $51.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Turkey and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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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