Radio navigation equipment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.8 million of radio navigation equipment in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.8M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 39 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 6 t |
Where Kenya imports radio navigation equipment from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Lithuania (28%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 34% |
| Lithuania | $1.6M | 28% |
| United States | $690K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $505K | 8.7% |
| South Africa | $230K | 4% |
| Germany | $168K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $109K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $69K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $362.90 per kg, 92% above the world average of $188.92. 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.
Radio navigation equipment exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.8 million of radio navigation equipment in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (22%), Tanzania (18%), Ethiopia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $386K | 22% |
| Tanzania | $310K | 18% |
| Ethiopia | $253K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $126K | 7.1% |
| Mauritius | $106K | 6% |
| United States | $95K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $78K | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $68K | 3.9% |
| Namibia | $64K | 3.6% |
| Rwanda | $59K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported radio navigation equipment worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Lithuania (28%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $362.90 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export radio navigation equipment?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.8 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 $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. 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 8526 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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