Portable computers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $33.7 million of portable computers in 2024 (727 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $108.9 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 | $33.7M | 727 t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 531 t |
| 2021 | $45.6M | 210 t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 410 t |
| 2019 | $60.7M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $68.5M | 802 t |
| 2017 | $108.9M | 488 t |
Where Kenya imports portable computers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.0M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $946K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $727K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $696K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $504K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $367K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $190K | 0.6% |
| India | $188K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.40 per kg, 83% below the world average of $279.80, 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.
Portable computers exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported portable computers worth $1.4 million (14 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (14%), Ethiopia (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $190K | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $158K | 11% |
| United States | $127K | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $96K | 6.9% |
| Uganda | $78K | 5.6% |
| Ghana | $72K | 5.1% |
| Somalia | $71K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $69K | 4.9% |
| Burundi | $65K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $47K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported portable computers worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 727 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.40 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.9 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $108.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export portable computers?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Ethiopia and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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