Telephone and communication parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone and communication parts by Kenya reached $53.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 71% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $83.1 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 | $53.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 767 t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 456 t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 451 t |
| 2018 | $83.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 923 t |
Where Kenya imports telephone and communication parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.9M | 69% |
| Finland | $7.2M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2% |
| Hungary | $735K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $732K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $584K | 1.1% |
| India | $548K | 1% |
| United States | $515K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.92 per kg, 63% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.4 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Madagascar (32%), Hungary (19%), South Korea (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $455K | 32% |
| Hungary | $274K | 19% |
| South Korea | $209K | 15% |
| Malawi | $162K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 9.2% |
| DR Congo | $35K | 2.4% |
| Sudan | $25K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $20K | 1.4% |
| Ethiopia | $18K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported telephone and communication parts worth $53.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by Finland (13%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.92 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $53.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $83.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Madagascar, Hungary and South Korea. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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