Radar imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.4 million of radar in 2024 (36 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.2 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 | $7.4M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 46 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 113 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 32 t |
Where Kenya imports radar from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Lithuania (22%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+581% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 28% |
| Lithuania | $1.6M | 22% |
| United States | $736K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $705K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $379K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $326K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $261K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $254K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $179K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $167K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigation equipment | 79% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 15% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $206.67 per kg, 49% above the world average of $139.13. 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.
Radar exports from Kenya
Exports of radar by Kenya reached $2.0 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (19%), Tanzania (18%), Ethiopia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $394K | 19% |
| Tanzania | $364K | 18% |
| Ethiopia | $253K | 12% |
| Somalia | $160K | 7.9% |
| Nigeria | $132K | 6.5% |
| Mauritius | $106K | 5.2% |
| United States | $95K | 4.7% |
| Ghana | $78K | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $70K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $68K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya radar imports (HS 8526): 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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported radar worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Lithuania (22%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $206.67 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $139.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radar to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export radar?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (79% of the value) and 8526.10 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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