Spectrometers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.7 million of spectrometers in 2024 (61 tonnes). That is 382% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $8.7M | 61 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 10 t |
Where Kenya imports spectrometers from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 58% |
| South Korea | $936K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $689K | 7.9% |
| United States | $531K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $379K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $298K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $147K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $116K | 1.3% |
| India | $89K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $143.65 per kg, 67% below the world average of $431.12, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported spectrometers worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 382% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $143.65 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $431.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectrometers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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