Television camera imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television camera by Kenya reached $12.2 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.6 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 | $12.2M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 392 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 26 t |
Where Kenya imports television camera from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 17% |
| United States | $773K | 6.4% |
| France | $577K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $379K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $262K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $214K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $211K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $197K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 87% |
| 8525.60 | Broadcast transceiver equipment | 11% |
| 8525.50 | Broadcasting transmission equipment | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.80 per kg, 51% below the world average of $84.09, 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.
Television camera exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported television camera worth $396 thousand (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (16%), Sudan (12%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $64K | 16% |
| Sudan | $48K | 12% |
| Poland | $43K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 8.9% |
| Ghana | $30K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 6% |
| Uganda | $20K | 5.1% |
| Burundi | $13K | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $10K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya television camera imports (HS 8525): 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported television camera worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.80 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $84.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of television camera to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export television camera?
Yes. Kenya exported $396 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Sudan and Poland. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (87% of the value) and 8525.60 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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