Oil transformers small imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil transformers small by Kenya reached $13.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 965 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 720 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 918 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports oil transformers small from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 79% |
| India | $2.4M | 17% |
| Turkey | $340K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $116K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $87K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 23% above the world average of $7.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 small imports (HS 8504.21): 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 8504.21: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers small imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil transformers small worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers small to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $7.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers small to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers small?
The HS code for oil transformers small is subheading 8504.21. 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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