Storage media (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported storage media (other) worth $17.6 million (177 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 141% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $17.6M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $510K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $646K | 2 t |
Where Kenya imports storage media (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.8M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 10% |
| China | $215K | 1.2% |
| United States | $205K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $144K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $77K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.3% |
| France | $57K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $99.30 per kg, 145% above the world average of $40.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Storage media (other) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $4.4 million of storage media (other) in 2024 (96 tonnes). Uganda alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.1M | 93% |
| Rwanda | $254K | 5.7% |
| Malawi | $20K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $7K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported storage media (other) worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $99.30 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $646 thousand in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export storage media (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. 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 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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