Microphone imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported microphone worth $30.6 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $45.3 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 | $30.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.3M | 86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $717K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $692K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $466K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $343K | 1.1% |
| United States | $298K | 1% |
| South Africa | $289K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $169K | 0.6% |
| India | $140K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 25% |
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 25% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 17% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 9.9% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 9.4% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 5.9% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 4.6% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 91% below the world average of $36.80, 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.
Microphone exports from Kenya
Exports of microphone by Kenya reached $397 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (27%), Malawi (11%), Qatar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $108K | 27% |
| Malawi | $45K | 12% |
| Qatar | $45K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 8.5% |
| Uganda | $27K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $16K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.8% |
| United States | $11K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported microphone worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.8 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $45.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export microphone?
Yes. Kenya exported $397 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Malawi and Qatar. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8518.29 (25% of the value) and 8518.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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