Microwave ovens imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microwave ovens by Kenya reached $7.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 547 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 644 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 412 t |
Where Kenya imports microwave ovens from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 92% |
| Malaysia | $360K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $75K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.00, 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.
Microwave ovens exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $236 thousand of microwave ovens in 2024 (56 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $205K | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 4.5% |
| Uganda | $10K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya microwave ovens imports (HS 8516.50): 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 8516.50: Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave ovens imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported microwave ovens worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply microwave ovens to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Malaysia (5%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of microwave ovens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microwave ovens to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export microwave ovens?
Yes. Kenya exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave ovens?
The HS code for microwave ovens is subheading 8516.50. 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 8516 page.
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