Optical fibre cables imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibre cables by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (154 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $2.4M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 248 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 360 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 247 t |
Where Kenya imports optical fibre cables from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 77% |
| India | $486K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.33 per kg, 64% below the world average of $42.33, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya optical fibre cables imports (HS 9001.10): 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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibre cables imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported optical fibre cables worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibre cables to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (21%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.33 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $42.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibre cables to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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