Radios (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radios (other) by Kenya reached $5.8 million in 2024 (201 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 199% on 2023. 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 | $5.8M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 154 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 0 t |
Where Kenya imports radios (other) from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 94% |
| South Africa | $326K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.97 per kg, 58% above the world average of $18.28. 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.
Radios (other) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $241 thousand of radios (other) in 2024 (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $211K | 87% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $12K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1.7% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya radios (other) imports (HS 8527.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8527.99: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock.
Common questions
What is the value of radios (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported radios (other) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 199% on 2023.
Which countries supply radios (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Switzerland (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 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.97 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $18.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radios (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export radios (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radios (other)?
The HS code for radios (other) is subheading 8527.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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