Semiconductor machinery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor machinery by Kenya reached $5.3 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). Value rose 67% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.0 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 | $5.3M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $381K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $762K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 32 t |
Where Kenya imports semiconductor machinery from
One supplier dominates: Singapore accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $4.9M | 91% |
| Benin | $162K | 3% |
| United States | $142K | 2.7% |
| China | $132K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.4% |
| India | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.20 | Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment | 92% |
| 8486.90 | Semiconductor equipment parts | 3.5% |
| 8486.40 | Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment | 3.3% |
| 8486.30 | Display panel manufacturing equipment | 1% |
| 8486.10 | Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $230.72 per kg, close to the world average of $245.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor machinery exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $276 thousand of semiconductor machinery in 2024 (12 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (39%), Thailand (31%), Zambia (27%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $107K | 39% |
| Thailand | $84K | 31% |
| Zambia | $74K | 27% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya semiconductor machinery imports (HS 8486): 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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported semiconductor machinery worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 196 countries worldwide. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Kenya?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Benin (3%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $230.72 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $245.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor machinery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export semiconductor machinery?
Yes. Kenya exported $276 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Thailand and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8486.20 (92% of the value) and 8486.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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