Static power converters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported static power converters worth $52.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% 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 | $52.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $55.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $43.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 766 t |
Where Kenya imports static power converters from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.9M | 59% |
| India | $7.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $982K | 1.9% |
| United States | $843K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $682K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $339K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.88 per kg, 44% below the world average of $42.84, 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.
Static power converters exports from Kenya
Exports of static power converters by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (26%), Uganda (16%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $910K | 26% |
| Uganda | $543K | 16% |
| Zambia | $484K | 14% |
| Rwanda | $456K | 13% |
| Ethiopia | $139K | 4% |
| Sudan | $134K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $114K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $110K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $84K | 2.4% |
| South Sudan | $82K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya static power converters imports (HS 8504.40): 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 8504.40: Electrical static converters.
Common questions
What is the value of static power converters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported static power converters worth $52.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply static power converters to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of static power converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.88 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $42.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of static power converters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $52.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $55.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export static power converters?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $49.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for static power converters?
The HS code for static power converters is subheading 8504.40. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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