Portable radios (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported portable radios (other) worth $6.8 million (234 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.8M | 234 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 32 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 201 t |
Where Kenya imports portable radios (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 98% |
| India | $75K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $21K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.91 per kg, 48% above the world average of $19.57. 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 portable radios (other) imports (HS 8527.19): 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 8527.19: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported portable radios (other) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by India (1%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.91 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $19.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable radios (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios (other)?
The HS code for portable radios (other) is subheading 8527.19. 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 8527 page.
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