Monitor imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $77.2 million of monitor in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $167.9 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 | $77.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $86.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $107.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $105.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $167.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $99.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Kenya imports monitor from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.0M | 62% |
| Egypt | $20.4M | 26% |
| Mauritius | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| United States | $557K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $435K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $296K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $201K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 80% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 7.6% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 6% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 4.4% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 0.9% |
| 8528.73 | Monochrome television sets | 0.7% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 0.4% |
| 8528.49 | CRT monitors (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.18 per kg, 64% below the world average of $28.54, 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.
Monitor exports from Kenya
Exports of monitor by Kenya reached $1.5 million in 2024 (53 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (30%), South Sudan (18%), Somalia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $452K | 30% |
| South Sudan | $274K | 18% |
| Somalia | $137K | 9.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $119K | 7.9% |
| Rwanda | $78K | 5.2% |
| Uganda | $59K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $55K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 2.7% |
| Sudan | $40K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $24K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported monitor worth $77.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($48.0 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Mauritius (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.18 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of monitor to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.1 million in 2017 to $77.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $167.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export monitor?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, South Sudan and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $75.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (80% of the value) and 8528.71 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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