Specialized electrical machines imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized electrical machines by Kenya reached $9.8 million in 2024 (375 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.7 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 | $9.8M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 385 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 482 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 99 t |
Where Kenya imports specialized electrical machines from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), South Africa (14%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 29% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $758K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $591K | 6% |
| United States | $533K | 5.5% |
| India | $449K | 4.6% |
| Israel | $408K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $319K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $177K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.07 per kg, 70% below the world average of $85.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $339 thousand of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (32%), Rwanda (11%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $107K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 10% |
| Sudan | $26K | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 7.1% |
| Eswatini | $19K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $14K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported specialized electrical machines worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Pakistan (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.07 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Kenya exported $339 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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