Signalling apparatus parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signalling apparatus parts by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Value rose 62% 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 | $2.8M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 40 t |
Where Kenya imports signalling apparatus parts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 53% |
| Israel | $236K | 8.4% |
| China | $201K | 7.1% |
| India | $174K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $130K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 4.6% |
| Austria | $66K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $63K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.9% |
| France | $49K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.66 per kg, close to the world average of $54.83.
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 signalling apparatus parts imports (HS 8531.90): 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 8531.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531.
Common questions
What is the value of signalling apparatus parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported signalling apparatus parts worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply signalling apparatus parts to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Israel (8%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of signalling apparatus parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.66 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $54.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of signalling apparatus parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for signalling apparatus parts?
The HS code for signalling apparatus parts is subheading 8531.90. 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 8531 page.
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