Low voltage switch imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $38.9 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.6 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 | $38.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $48.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $51.7M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports low voltage switch from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.4M | 68% |
| India | $3.0M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $688K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $555K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $526K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $477K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $345K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 24% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 21% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 16% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 14% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 7.1% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 4.3% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 4.3% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.87 per kg, 84% below the world average of $37.06, 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 switch exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.8 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (141 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (16%), South Sudan (15%), Mozambique (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $292K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $277K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $258K | 14% |
| Seychelles | $252K | 14% |
| Zambia | $137K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $132K | 7.4% |
| Tanzania | $129K | 7.2% |
| Burundi | $79K | 4.4% |
| Ethiopia | $61K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $26K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported low voltage switch worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.87 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.7 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $37.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (24% of the value) and 8536.50 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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