Television receivers without screen imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television receivers without screen by Kenya reached $5.9 million in 2024 (152 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 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 | $5.9M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 169 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 206 t |
Where Kenya imports television receivers without screen from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 96% |
| Sri Lanka | $83K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $73K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $44K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.67 per kg, 26% below the world average of $52.53, 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 receivers without screen exports from Kenya
Exports of television receivers without screen by Kenya reached $279 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $264K | 94% |
| Uganda | $15K | 5.5% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya television receivers without screen imports (HS 8528.71): 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 8528.71: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to incorporate a video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of television receivers without screen imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported television receivers without screen worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply television receivers without screen to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Sri Lanka (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of television receivers without screen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.67 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $52.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of television receivers without screen to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export television receivers without screen?
Yes. Kenya exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for television receivers without screen?
The HS code for television receivers without screen is subheading 8528.71. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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