Oil transformers medium imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil transformers medium by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (380 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.6 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 | $2.8M | 381 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 533 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 323 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 474 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 899 t |
Where Kenya imports oil transformers medium from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+903% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 51% |
| Turkey | $435K | 16% |
| China | $284K | 10% |
| Italy | $248K | 9% |
| Sri Lanka | $121K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $71K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $62K | 2.2% |
| Benin | $46K | 1.7% |
| Croatia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya oil transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil transformers medium worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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 8504 page.
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